A tasty way to get rid of Thanksgiving leftovers!
Turkey, Cheddar, Chipotle, and Scallion Croquettes
Recipe By :Jeff Bacon CEC CCA AAC
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Appetizers Poultry
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2009/11/turkey-cheddar-chipotle-and-scallion.html
Chipotle Mayonnaise
The dipping sauce for the croquettes (tastes a little like bloomin onion sauce)
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2008/12/cookin-w-bacon-party-appetizers.html
Triad Community Kitchens (affiliated with Second Harvest Food Bank / NWNC)
Chef Jeff Bacon - Director and Excecutive Chef for Triad Community Kitchens
A Recipe for Sucess:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC's Triad Community Kitchen program offers a 10-week culinary curriculum at no charge to unemployed, underemployed and homeless individuals to prepare them for careers in the food service industry. During their training, students also develop valuable life and professional skills to help them gain and sustain employment after graduation. As the students work to achieve their own self-sufficiency, they are serving their communities, producing ready-to-heat meals in bags for distribution to Second Harvest Food Bank partner agencies serving the hungry and others in need. Currently there are more than 150 graduates of this program. http://www.hungernwnc.org/how-we-work/tck.html
Triad Community Kitchen also has a catering program! For more information or to book TCK Catering for your next event: http://www.hungernwnc.org/how-we-work/TCKcateringbrochurefinal_Layout%201.pdf
11.30.2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
TONIGHT: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is holding its annual Moravian Christmas star lighting and worship service this evening. The service will take place at 5:30pm at the employee parking lot on Cloverdale Avenue across from the Shell gas station.
The public is invited. The outdoor service will be led by the Rev. Jon Boling from Ardmore Moravian Church, and will feature the Medical Center Chorale, a Moravian band and the lighting of the star. For more information call: (336) 716-3027
http://www.wfubmc.edu/News-Releases/2009/Wake_Forest_University_Baptist_Medical_Center_to_Hold_Annual_Star_Lighting_Service.htm
More Christmas celelebrations at http://wbfj.fm/christmascelebrations.html
Today is Cyber Monday…the Monday following Black Friday and the unofficial kick off to online shopping for the holiday season. Pre-cyber Monday online shopping is showing a 35% increase.
Black Friday sales up slightly than last year. http://www.bfads.net/
Food safety…leftovers from Thanksgiving Day. Chef Jeff (Triad Community Kitchens) suggesting to keep foods 4 days if cooked and stored quickly after the Thanksgiving meal. Six months in the freezer. Put this nutritional site in your favorites: http://www.foodsafety.gov/
The state’s ban on sending text messages while driving will go into effect on Tuesday. Texting while driving could cost you a $100 dollar fine. BTW: the new law only applies to the driver while the vehicle is moving. http://www.journalnow.com/
SOMALI PIRATES HAVE SIEZED AN OIL TANKER IN THE WATERS AROUND EAST AFRICA. There are 28 crew members on board the vessel. Piracy in the region has increased despite the international community stepping up patrols throughout the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.
UPDATE: Police surrounding a house in Seattle say an ex-con suspected of killing four officers at a coffee shop on Sunday morning is holed up inside, possibly wounded from the earlier ambush.
37 year old Maurice Clemmons, who has a lengthy prison sentence, was commuted by former Arkansas Govermor Mike Huckabee nearly a decade ago.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,577765,00.html
Tiger Woods finally gave his side of the story yesterday – by way of his Web site - but not to police. Woods took the blame for an "embarrassing" car crash early Friday morning that gave him cuts, bruises and ‘negative’ media attention like never before. The statement was posted around 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon, about an hour after Woods' attorney told the Florida Highway Patrol that for the third straight day golf's No. 1 player would be unavailable to talk to troopers. http://sports.myway.com/news/11292009/v8125.html
SPORTS:
NFL: The Jets over the Panthers…17 - 6.
Late game: Ravens over the Steelers (in OT)…20 - 17
College Football: Kickoff for Saturday's second-round playoff game between Appalachian State and Richmond has been set for 7 p.m. at UR Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is last season's national FCS champion. ASU, the FCS national champion from 2005 to 2007, is the No. 5 seed in the playoffs. http://www.goasu.com/
The public is invited. The outdoor service will be led by the Rev. Jon Boling from Ardmore Moravian Church, and will feature the Medical Center Chorale, a Moravian band and the lighting of the star. For more information call: (336) 716-3027
http://www.wfubmc.edu/News-Releases/2009/Wake_Forest_University_Baptist_Medical_Center_to_Hold_Annual_Star_Lighting_Service.htm
More Christmas celelebrations at http://wbfj.fm/christmascelebrations.html
Today is Cyber Monday…the Monday following Black Friday and the unofficial kick off to online shopping for the holiday season. Pre-cyber Monday online shopping is showing a 35% increase.
Black Friday sales up slightly than last year. http://www.bfads.net/
Food safety…leftovers from Thanksgiving Day. Chef Jeff (Triad Community Kitchens) suggesting to keep foods 4 days if cooked and stored quickly after the Thanksgiving meal. Six months in the freezer. Put this nutritional site in your favorites: http://www.foodsafety.gov/
The state’s ban on sending text messages while driving will go into effect on Tuesday. Texting while driving could cost you a $100 dollar fine. BTW: the new law only applies to the driver while the vehicle is moving. http://www.journalnow.com/
SOMALI PIRATES HAVE SIEZED AN OIL TANKER IN THE WATERS AROUND EAST AFRICA. There are 28 crew members on board the vessel. Piracy in the region has increased despite the international community stepping up patrols throughout the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.
UPDATE: Police surrounding a house in Seattle say an ex-con suspected of killing four officers at a coffee shop on Sunday morning is holed up inside, possibly wounded from the earlier ambush.
37 year old Maurice Clemmons, who has a lengthy prison sentence, was commuted by former Arkansas Govermor Mike Huckabee nearly a decade ago.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,577765,00.html
Tiger Woods finally gave his side of the story yesterday – by way of his Web site - but not to police. Woods took the blame for an "embarrassing" car crash early Friday morning that gave him cuts, bruises and ‘negative’ media attention like never before. The statement was posted around 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon, about an hour after Woods' attorney told the Florida Highway Patrol that for the third straight day golf's No. 1 player would be unavailable to talk to troopers. http://sports.myway.com/news/11292009/v8125.html
SPORTS:
NFL: The Jets over the Panthers…17 - 6.
Late game: Ravens over the Steelers (in OT)…20 - 17
College Football: Kickoff for Saturday's second-round playoff game between Appalachian State and Richmond has been set for 7 p.m. at UR Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is last season's national FCS champion. ASU, the FCS national champion from 2005 to 2007, is the No. 5 seed in the playoffs. http://www.goasu.com/
11.27.2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
High Wind Warning through Saturday morning
Northern Mountains (including Boone + West Jefferson):
Rain and snow showers this morning. Very windy…High only 38
TODAY IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST SHOPPING DAYS OF THE YEAR. The day after Thanksgiving traditionally marks the official first day of the Christmas shopping season. But, while stores hope Black Friday lives up to its name by putting their financial books in the black, economists are predicting shoppers will remain cautious.
The crew of space shuttle Atlantis spent Thanksgiving testing its flight system and stowing items in preparation for this morning’s landing. BTW: crew members had a Thanksgiving meal that included smoked turkey, green beans, cornbread dressing and candied yams. Touchdown set for 9:44 a.m. at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/space/11/27/atlantis.return/index.html
NBA star Shaquille O’Neal will pay for the funeral of Shaniya Davis…the 5 year old little girl from Fayetteville who was kidnapped and murdered last week. Shaq was so moved by the tragic story that he just wanted to help. The girl’s mother, Antoinette Davis, is charged with human trafficking and child abuse against her daughter.
FIVE LEADERS OF A HOUSE CHURCH IN CHINA HAVE BEEN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON. The Fushan church has been part of a 50-thousand member ‘house church network’ in China for more than 30 years.
THE COST OF TREATING INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABETES IS EXPECTED TO TRIPLE OVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS. The number of people suffering from the disease is expected to double.
Facebook (Inc) has set up two classes of stock in a move that could prepare it for an initial public offering. The founders of Google Inc also established two classes of stock in 2004 before it went public. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/11/23/daily21.html
A NEW SOCIAL WEB SITE IS OFFERING PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEND MESSAGES TO GOD. Bedashed-dot-com is structured like Facebook. You register and create a personal profile just like Facebook. Founder Jacco de Vin says, "People come to Bedashed-dot-com whenever they want to thank God or ask Him a question, or just be closer to Him." The site launched in September with no publicity or advertising. The name of the site ‘bedashed’ means to be ‘blessed’. www.bedashed.com
A NEW PHASE OF THE ECONOMIC CRISIS HAS SWEPT AROUND THE GLOBE AS AMERICA CELEBRATED THANKSGIVING. Asian markets plunged earlier today by the news that Dubai will not be able to meet the interest payment on an 80-billion dollar debt.
THE CHRISTIAN LAW ASSOCIATION HAS LAUNCHED A MINISTRY TO HELP HOMESCHOOLERS. Homeschool Legal Advantage is a team of attorneys who educate homeschoolers so they can respond confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. http://homeschoollegaladvantage.com/
THE SECRET SERVICE IS INVESTIGATING A SERIOUS BREACH OF SECURITY AT THE WHITE HOUSE. A northern Virginia couple crashed President Obama's first state dinner. The couple was photographed with Vice President Joe Biden and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. The stunt was being taped by cable channel Bravo for an upcoming reality show. The party crashing is causing an international uproar about security at the White House. FYI: President Obama has reportedly received more threats to his life than any other president in history.
SPORTS:
Third Round – State High School Football Play-offs (bundle up tonight)
Area teams still playing: Mt Tabor, Northern Guilford, Salisbury, Mt Airy, Elkin
Ragsdale vs Dudley
Lexington vs Thomasville
College Football
ACC: (Noon games on Saturday)
Wake at Duke
Carolina at NC State
ASU hosting South Carolina State in the First round Division 1 playoffs at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. Should see some sunshine with temps in the upper 40s for the noon kick-off.
www.goasu.com
Northern Mountains (including Boone + West Jefferson):
Rain and snow showers this morning. Very windy…High only 38
TODAY IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST SHOPPING DAYS OF THE YEAR. The day after Thanksgiving traditionally marks the official first day of the Christmas shopping season. But, while stores hope Black Friday lives up to its name by putting their financial books in the black, economists are predicting shoppers will remain cautious.
The crew of space shuttle Atlantis spent Thanksgiving testing its flight system and stowing items in preparation for this morning’s landing. BTW: crew members had a Thanksgiving meal that included smoked turkey, green beans, cornbread dressing and candied yams. Touchdown set for 9:44 a.m. at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/space/11/27/atlantis.return/index.html
NBA star Shaquille O’Neal will pay for the funeral of Shaniya Davis…the 5 year old little girl from Fayetteville who was kidnapped and murdered last week. Shaq was so moved by the tragic story that he just wanted to help. The girl’s mother, Antoinette Davis, is charged with human trafficking and child abuse against her daughter.
FIVE LEADERS OF A HOUSE CHURCH IN CHINA HAVE BEEN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON. The Fushan church has been part of a 50-thousand member ‘house church network’ in China for more than 30 years.
THE COST OF TREATING INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABETES IS EXPECTED TO TRIPLE OVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS. The number of people suffering from the disease is expected to double.
Facebook (Inc) has set up two classes of stock in a move that could prepare it for an initial public offering. The founders of Google Inc also established two classes of stock in 2004 before it went public. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/11/23/daily21.html
A NEW SOCIAL WEB SITE IS OFFERING PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEND MESSAGES TO GOD. Bedashed-dot-com is structured like Facebook. You register and create a personal profile just like Facebook. Founder Jacco de Vin says, "People come to Bedashed-dot-com whenever they want to thank God or ask Him a question, or just be closer to Him." The site launched in September with no publicity or advertising. The name of the site ‘bedashed’ means to be ‘blessed’. www.bedashed.com
A NEW PHASE OF THE ECONOMIC CRISIS HAS SWEPT AROUND THE GLOBE AS AMERICA CELEBRATED THANKSGIVING. Asian markets plunged earlier today by the news that Dubai will not be able to meet the interest payment on an 80-billion dollar debt.
THE CHRISTIAN LAW ASSOCIATION HAS LAUNCHED A MINISTRY TO HELP HOMESCHOOLERS. Homeschool Legal Advantage is a team of attorneys who educate homeschoolers so they can respond confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. http://homeschoollegaladvantage.com/
THE SECRET SERVICE IS INVESTIGATING A SERIOUS BREACH OF SECURITY AT THE WHITE HOUSE. A northern Virginia couple crashed President Obama's first state dinner. The couple was photographed with Vice President Joe Biden and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. The stunt was being taped by cable channel Bravo for an upcoming reality show. The party crashing is causing an international uproar about security at the White House. FYI: President Obama has reportedly received more threats to his life than any other president in history.
SPORTS:
Third Round – State High School Football Play-offs (bundle up tonight)
Area teams still playing: Mt Tabor, Northern Guilford, Salisbury, Mt Airy, Elkin
Ragsdale vs Dudley
Lexington vs Thomasville
College Football
ACC: (Noon games on Saturday)
Wake at Duke
Carolina at NC State
ASU hosting South Carolina State in the First round Division 1 playoffs at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. Should see some sunshine with temps in the upper 40s for the noon kick-off.
www.goasu.com
11.25.2009
Silver Alert has happy ending...
UPDATE: Just before 11am this morning, Darren got an update from ‘Lori’ (WBFJ listener) regarding her mother-in-law who was the subject of a recent Silver Alert as mentioned on Tuesday’s WBFJ Morning Show.
Miss Bonnie Hodges of Fayetteville, NC (who suffers from dementia) was located in New York. She is safely making her way back to North Carolina…arriving sometime this evening. Great news!!
So, what are you ‘Thankful’ for???
Miss Bonnie Hodges of Fayetteville, NC (who suffers from dementia) was located in New York. She is safely making her way back to North Carolina…arriving sometime this evening. Great news!!
So, what are you ‘Thankful’ for???
Hitting Clinic hosted by St Louis Cardinals player
In Studio Wednesday morning at 8am:
C.J. Beatty (#44) 2009 draft pick for the St Louis Cardinals. CJ played baseball at Parkland HS and NC A&T.
CJ is hosting a ‘Hitting Clinic’ for students 7 to 10 years of age
next Saturday, December 05, 2009
at 10am at High Point Batting Center.
Cost: $30 at the door ($25 before the event)
Contact info: Heather Soles (336) 240-1303
Email: HeatherSoles15@aol.com
Learn more about CJ Beatty: www.cjbeatty.com/bio.html
C.J. Beatty (#44) 2009 draft pick for the St Louis Cardinals. CJ played baseball at Parkland HS and NC A&T.
CJ is hosting a ‘Hitting Clinic’ for students 7 to 10 years of age
next Saturday, December 05, 2009
at 10am at High Point Batting Center.
Cost: $30 at the door ($25 before the event)
Contact info: Heather Soles (336) 240-1303
Email: HeatherSoles15@aol.com
Learn more about CJ Beatty: www.cjbeatty.com/bio.html
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
BTW: One month until Christmas Day…
Thank you for participating in packing shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child. From Danny Spainhour with Pinedale Christian Church:
We’re still waiting on the exact total but as of tonight (Tuesday) we have 34,784 shoeboxes in route to the processing center in Charlotte from the Winston-Salem area. I’m pretty sure we’ll go over the 35K mark once everything is totaled up.
Danny says ”There are plenty of times in ministry when you’re not exactly sure if – or how much – you might have helped to advance the Good News. However, with each shoebox we know the story of Jesus Christ will be shared and everyone involved will be invited to accept Him as Savior and Lord. Thanks for helping us send out over 35,000 invitations from the Triad.’ More information at www.operationchristmaschild.com
RECALL: TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY SAID TODAY THAT IT PLANS TO REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON NEARLY 4 MILLION TOYOTA AND LEXUS MODELS. The company will replace the accelerator pedals on vehicles in the US that were recalled in September to address problems with the pedals becoming jammed in the floor mat.
The company is offering a temporary measure as a safety precaution. Toyota dealers will shorten the length of the gas pedals beginning in January while the replacement pedals are being developed. The new pedals will be available in April.
Massive ‘Crib’ Recall: A voluntary recall of over 2 million drop-side baby cribs made by Stork Craft Manufacturing. Close to 150,000 of the cribs have the Fisher-Price logo. The recalled cribs date back to 1993. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and order a free repair kit.
Stork Craft (877) 274-0277
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html
Producers with "Good Morning America" have cancelled a LIVE performance this morning from Adam Lambert, last season’s runner up on American Idol. The fallout continues from Lambert's risqué performance at the American Music Awards on Sunday. The Liberty Counsel has filed a complaint with the FCC over the performance. The Parents Television Council, a conservative Media watchdog group, also attacked the show as vulgar and is urging its members to contact Dick Clark Productions and the show's advertisers with complaints about the content.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/24/adam.lambert.gma/index.html
A THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD BOY WITH ASPERGER'S SYNDROME HAS BEEN FOUND AFTER SPENDING ELEVEN DAYS IN THE NEW YORK SUBWAY SYSTEM. Francisco Hernandez got into trouble at his school and was afraid to go home. His parents and authorities had been searching for him and posters bearing his picture had been posted throughout the subway system. Asperger's syndrome is a form of autism that can cause difficulty with social interaction.
Four NBC affiliates broadcasting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow are banning a commercial promoting veganism sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (or PETA). A PETA spokesman said Tuesday the organization wanted to air the commercial during the parade but stations in Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah and Little Rock, Ark., are banning the PETA spot. If you are wondering: The commercial depicts a young girl saying grace at Thanksgiving, giving thanks for "the turkey farms where they pack them into dark, tiny little sheds for their whole lives." The ad encourages viewers to "Go vegan."
www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/25/4-nbc-affiliates-ban-petas-thanksgiving-day-ad/
Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham offered a detailed timeline of the events in that deadly confrontation between two police officers and Monte Evans on October 7th near the Bojangles' restaurant on Peters Creek Parkway. The findings are based on two internal investigations. www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/25/hutchens-a-hero/
President Obama says he will announce a new Afghanistan war strategy soon. Administration officials expect the president to announce an increase of 20 to 40 thousand additional US troops in Afghanistan. The details of his decision will be made after the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Donnie Osmond has won this season’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
SPORTS: Albert Pujols with the St Louis Cardinals is the unanimous pick as the National League’s Most Valuable Player.
In Studio this morning at 8am: CJ Beatty (#44) 2009 draft pick for the St Louis Cardinals. CJ played baseball at Parkland HS and NC A&T.
CJ is hosting a ‘Hitting Clinic’ next Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 10am at High Point Batting Center. Cost: $30 at the door ($25 before the event)
Contact info: Heather Soles (336) 240-1303 Email: HeatherSoles15@aol.com
Learn more about CJ Beatty: www.cjbeatty.com/bio.html
Good thing that it wasn’t a ‘canned ham”? Celebrity chef Paula Deen was helping to deliver more than 25,000 lbs. of protein to Hosea Feed the Hungry in the Atlanta area earlier this week. Although the focus was on giving back, things took a quick turn when Deen got a serving of ham in a rather unique way. While tossing hams and turkeys, a misguided thrown ham hit Deen in the face, but that didn’t sideline her from the topic at hand. Deen is helping promote Smith Field Foods' initiative to help ensure that American families in need do not go hungry. http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/21699504/detail.html
Lots of people will be ‘serving others’ on Thanksgiving Day. If you are in need of a meal or would like to help out…go to our events page at www.wbfj.fm.
Thank you for participating in packing shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child. From Danny Spainhour with Pinedale Christian Church:
We’re still waiting on the exact total but as of tonight (Tuesday) we have 34,784 shoeboxes in route to the processing center in Charlotte from the Winston-Salem area. I’m pretty sure we’ll go over the 35K mark once everything is totaled up.
Danny says ”There are plenty of times in ministry when you’re not exactly sure if – or how much – you might have helped to advance the Good News. However, with each shoebox we know the story of Jesus Christ will be shared and everyone involved will be invited to accept Him as Savior and Lord. Thanks for helping us send out over 35,000 invitations from the Triad.’ More information at www.operationchristmaschild.com
RECALL: TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY SAID TODAY THAT IT PLANS TO REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON NEARLY 4 MILLION TOYOTA AND LEXUS MODELS. The company will replace the accelerator pedals on vehicles in the US that were recalled in September to address problems with the pedals becoming jammed in the floor mat.
The company is offering a temporary measure as a safety precaution. Toyota dealers will shorten the length of the gas pedals beginning in January while the replacement pedals are being developed. The new pedals will be available in April.
Massive ‘Crib’ Recall: A voluntary recall of over 2 million drop-side baby cribs made by Stork Craft Manufacturing. Close to 150,000 of the cribs have the Fisher-Price logo. The recalled cribs date back to 1993. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and order a free repair kit.
Stork Craft (877) 274-0277
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html
Producers with "Good Morning America" have cancelled a LIVE performance this morning from Adam Lambert, last season’s runner up on American Idol. The fallout continues from Lambert's risqué performance at the American Music Awards on Sunday. The Liberty Counsel has filed a complaint with the FCC over the performance. The Parents Television Council, a conservative Media watchdog group, also attacked the show as vulgar and is urging its members to contact Dick Clark Productions and the show's advertisers with complaints about the content.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/24/adam.lambert.gma/index.html
A THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD BOY WITH ASPERGER'S SYNDROME HAS BEEN FOUND AFTER SPENDING ELEVEN DAYS IN THE NEW YORK SUBWAY SYSTEM. Francisco Hernandez got into trouble at his school and was afraid to go home. His parents and authorities had been searching for him and posters bearing his picture had been posted throughout the subway system. Asperger's syndrome is a form of autism that can cause difficulty with social interaction.
Four NBC affiliates broadcasting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow are banning a commercial promoting veganism sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (or PETA). A PETA spokesman said Tuesday the organization wanted to air the commercial during the parade but stations in Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah and Little Rock, Ark., are banning the PETA spot. If you are wondering: The commercial depicts a young girl saying grace at Thanksgiving, giving thanks for "the turkey farms where they pack them into dark, tiny little sheds for their whole lives." The ad encourages viewers to "Go vegan."
www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/25/4-nbc-affiliates-ban-petas-thanksgiving-day-ad/
Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham offered a detailed timeline of the events in that deadly confrontation between two police officers and Monte Evans on October 7th near the Bojangles' restaurant on Peters Creek Parkway. The findings are based on two internal investigations. www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/25/hutchens-a-hero/
President Obama says he will announce a new Afghanistan war strategy soon. Administration officials expect the president to announce an increase of 20 to 40 thousand additional US troops in Afghanistan. The details of his decision will be made after the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Donnie Osmond has won this season’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
SPORTS: Albert Pujols with the St Louis Cardinals is the unanimous pick as the National League’s Most Valuable Player.
In Studio this morning at 8am: CJ Beatty (#44) 2009 draft pick for the St Louis Cardinals. CJ played baseball at Parkland HS and NC A&T.
CJ is hosting a ‘Hitting Clinic’ next Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 10am at High Point Batting Center. Cost: $30 at the door ($25 before the event)
Contact info: Heather Soles (336) 240-1303 Email: HeatherSoles15@aol.com
Learn more about CJ Beatty: www.cjbeatty.com/bio.html
Good thing that it wasn’t a ‘canned ham”? Celebrity chef Paula Deen was helping to deliver more than 25,000 lbs. of protein to Hosea Feed the Hungry in the Atlanta area earlier this week. Although the focus was on giving back, things took a quick turn when Deen got a serving of ham in a rather unique way. While tossing hams and turkeys, a misguided thrown ham hit Deen in the face, but that didn’t sideline her from the topic at hand. Deen is helping promote Smith Field Foods' initiative to help ensure that American families in need do not go hungry. http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/21699504/detail.html
Lots of people will be ‘serving others’ on Thanksgiving Day. If you are in need of a meal or would like to help out…go to our events page at www.wbfj.fm.
11.24.2009
Sign the 'Manhattan Declaration'
Focus on the Family broadcast from Monday, November 23, 2009
Chuck Colson and Robert George join Dr James Dobson to discuss the effort to gather at least one million signatures for the Manhattan Declaration, a document outlining Christian values like the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage and religious liberty.
Listen to the Focus broadcast ‘Manifesto for Righteousness’
http://listen.family.org/daily/A000002319.cfm
Find out more and sign the Declaration:
www.manhattandeclaration.org/
Chuck Colson and Robert George join Dr James Dobson to discuss the effort to gather at least one million signatures for the Manhattan Declaration, a document outlining Christian values like the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage and religious liberty.
Listen to the Focus broadcast ‘Manifesto for Righteousness’
http://listen.family.org/daily/A000002319.cfm
Find out more and sign the Declaration:
www.manhattandeclaration.org/
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Join WBFJ TONIGHT at the High Point Holiday Festival Parade
Community Tree Lighting at 5:30pm. Parade starts at 6pm.
The parade starts at Main Street and will travel from Green Dr. to Montlieu Ave.
http://highpointparade.com/
Recall: The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of 2.1 million drop-side cribs made by Stork Craft Manufacturing.
Close to 150,000 of the cribs have the Fisher-Price logo. The recalled cribs date back to 1993.
Parents are urged to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and order a free repair kit.
More information: Stork Craft 1 (877) 274-0277
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html
A Silver Alert has been issued for Bonnie Hodges last seen at a Greyhound Bus Station in Fayetteville. Miss Hodges is believed to be suffering from dementia. She could be traveling toward the Triad. Anyone with information should call Officer Jason Brown at the Vass Police Department at 910-245-4676.
A friend of App State student Jay Derby now faces charges in connection with the 19-year-old’s death. Galen ‘Eli’ Ruble was arrested yesterday and charged with involuntary manslaughter. Derby, a sophomore at ASU, died after being accidentally shot while at an off-campus party at the App South Apartments on Faculty St. early Sunday morning.
www.myfox8.com/wghp-charges-filed-asu-shooting-091123,0,6276554.story
A STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN ISSUED IN PARTS OF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AFTER A MASSACRE OF AT LEAST 46 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 12 JOURNALISTS. The attack seems politically motivated.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER. Johnny Hunt has announced he plans to have surgery in January. According to the Christian Post, the cancer has been discovered at an early stage.
Greensboro Emergency Shelters plan to open early: To deal with the overwhelming need, seven churches are once again partnering with Greensboro Urban Ministry to open Winter Emergency (or WE) shelters, will provide an additional 108 beds for the homeless. The WE shelters will remain open from December 1 through the end of March. To donate, contact Urban Ministry 336-271-5959. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=133625&catid=57
More than 4,000 people showed up to meet former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at her book signing event at Fort Bragg on Monday. Some 500 people had to turned away after the 3 hour book signing to promote her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life." http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/23/palin-draws-thousands-book-signing-fort-bragg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+foxnews%252Fpolitics+%2528FOXNews.com+-+Politics%2529
The end of the show? Jon and Kate: Plus Eight Series finale aired last night on TLC. http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/jon-and-kate/jon-and-kate.html
Did you catch Francesca Battistelli’s latest song “It’s Your Life” in the promo and at the end of the series finale on Monday night? Listen to the song and watch the promo here:
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/jon-and-kate/its-your-life-song.html
Tis the season: Hearing the bells and seeing the Red Kettles of the Salvation Army. But this year, The Salvation Army is accepting more than just coins. Shoppers without spare cash can now ‘charge’ their goodwill. In hopes of boosting holiday giving, the Salvation Army has equipped some kettles in the Charlotte area with credit card readers to take electronic donations.
The credit card readers accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Donors can choose between credit and debit. http://www.wsoctv.com/news/21699871/detail.html
Photos on Facebook have cost a Canadian woman her long-term sick leave benefits. Nathalie Blanchard has been on leave from her job at IBM for the last year…after she was diagnosed with major depression. Blanchard was receiving monthly sick-leave benefits. BUT…she lost her benefits when a Insurance Agent discovered pictures of Blanchard having a quote ‘good time’. Blanchard was told by the company’s insurance rep that the photos of Blanchard at her birthday party and on vacation are evidence she's no longer depressed. Blanchard in her defense, was just following doctor's advice, and trying to have fun. Blanchard is fighting to get her benefits reinstated. www.digtriad.com/news/national_world/article.aspx?storyid=133624&catid=175
SPORTS: NFL: Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans…20 – 17
North Carolina State offensive coordinator Dana Bible has been diagnosed with leukemia and will undergo treatment for the cancer over the next 30 days. Bible will miss this weekend's season finale against No. 23 North Carolina.
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/accnow/nc-state-oc-dana-bible-has-cancer
Community Tree Lighting at 5:30pm. Parade starts at 6pm.
The parade starts at Main Street and will travel from Green Dr. to Montlieu Ave.
http://highpointparade.com/
Recall: The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of 2.1 million drop-side cribs made by Stork Craft Manufacturing.
Close to 150,000 of the cribs have the Fisher-Price logo. The recalled cribs date back to 1993.
Parents are urged to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and order a free repair kit.
More information: Stork Craft 1 (877) 274-0277
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html
A Silver Alert has been issued for Bonnie Hodges last seen at a Greyhound Bus Station in Fayetteville. Miss Hodges is believed to be suffering from dementia. She could be traveling toward the Triad. Anyone with information should call Officer Jason Brown at the Vass Police Department at 910-245-4676.
A friend of App State student Jay Derby now faces charges in connection with the 19-year-old’s death. Galen ‘Eli’ Ruble was arrested yesterday and charged with involuntary manslaughter. Derby, a sophomore at ASU, died after being accidentally shot while at an off-campus party at the App South Apartments on Faculty St. early Sunday morning.
www.myfox8.com/wghp-charges-filed-asu-shooting-091123,0,6276554.story
A STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN ISSUED IN PARTS OF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AFTER A MASSACRE OF AT LEAST 46 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 12 JOURNALISTS. The attack seems politically motivated.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER. Johnny Hunt has announced he plans to have surgery in January. According to the Christian Post, the cancer has been discovered at an early stage.
Greensboro Emergency Shelters plan to open early: To deal with the overwhelming need, seven churches are once again partnering with Greensboro Urban Ministry to open Winter Emergency (or WE) shelters, will provide an additional 108 beds for the homeless. The WE shelters will remain open from December 1 through the end of March. To donate, contact Urban Ministry 336-271-5959. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=133625&catid=57
More than 4,000 people showed up to meet former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at her book signing event at Fort Bragg on Monday. Some 500 people had to turned away after the 3 hour book signing to promote her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life." http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/23/palin-draws-thousands-book-signing-fort-bragg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+foxnews%252Fpolitics+%2528FOXNews.com+-+Politics%2529
The end of the show? Jon and Kate: Plus Eight Series finale aired last night on TLC. http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/jon-and-kate/jon-and-kate.html
Did you catch Francesca Battistelli’s latest song “It’s Your Life” in the promo and at the end of the series finale on Monday night? Listen to the song and watch the promo here:
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/jon-and-kate/its-your-life-song.html
Tis the season: Hearing the bells and seeing the Red Kettles of the Salvation Army. But this year, The Salvation Army is accepting more than just coins. Shoppers without spare cash can now ‘charge’ their goodwill. In hopes of boosting holiday giving, the Salvation Army has equipped some kettles in the Charlotte area with credit card readers to take electronic donations.
The credit card readers accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Donors can choose between credit and debit. http://www.wsoctv.com/news/21699871/detail.html
Photos on Facebook have cost a Canadian woman her long-term sick leave benefits. Nathalie Blanchard has been on leave from her job at IBM for the last year…after she was diagnosed with major depression. Blanchard was receiving monthly sick-leave benefits. BUT…she lost her benefits when a Insurance Agent discovered pictures of Blanchard having a quote ‘good time’. Blanchard was told by the company’s insurance rep that the photos of Blanchard at her birthday party and on vacation are evidence she's no longer depressed. Blanchard in her defense, was just following doctor's advice, and trying to have fun. Blanchard is fighting to get her benefits reinstated. www.digtriad.com/news/national_world/article.aspx?storyid=133624&catid=175
SPORTS: NFL: Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans…20 – 17
North Carolina State offensive coordinator Dana Bible has been diagnosed with leukemia and will undergo treatment for the cancer over the next 30 days. Bible will miss this weekend's season finale against No. 23 North Carolina.
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/accnow/nc-state-oc-dana-bible-has-cancer
11.18.2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Update: THE U.S.-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP MAERSK ALABAMA WAS ATTACKED AGAIN TODAY. In April, the Danish-owned ship was attacked in the Indian Ocean. However, this time, CNN reports the container ship fended off the attack by firing back, according to the European Union's anti-piracy force. The EU naval force says pirates fired automatic weapons at the ship as it sailed about 350 nautical miles east of Somalia. According to the U.S. Navy, private security guards aboard the ship fired back and used loud sounds to repel the attack and no casualties were reported. www.cnn.com
An emotional Daniel Clark spoke to the media for the first time yesterday about the shooting last month near the Bojangles on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Clark stated that "I would like to thank God, because I am only here by his grace. Everything I know happens for a reason.” Clark survived a gunshot wound to his neck and fired the shots that killed 35-year-old Monte Evans. Police said Evans shot Clark's partner, Sgt. Mickey Hutchens, outside the Bojangles' restaurant on Peters Creek Parkway on Oct. 7. Clark underwent surgery last Friday to remove the bullet that was lodged in the left side of his neck. Clark plans to return to the force soon. **Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham said the internal investigation into the incident could be completed as early as next week.
www.wxii12.com/news/21637910/detail.html
Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen topping the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles. The institute substantially reduced the number of awards for 20-10 compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength. Check out the top safety picks list:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2009/11/ford-subaru-and-volkswagen-top-list-of-safest-new-vehicles/1
The Greensboro City Council voted last night to fund a $6 million dollar shortfall for the Greensboro Aquatic Center with hotel tax money. The city wanted to move quickly on approving the additional funding to take advantage of low construction costs. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-hotel-taxes-swim-091118,0,6077699.story
100 new jobs coming to Burlington. Vitaflex, who makes stretchy fabric used in construction and plans to hire 100 people in 2010.
After nearly 20 years at the job, Forsyth County District Attorney Tom Keith said yesterday that he is retiring to spend more time with family and focus on other projects. His last day will be November 30th. Gov. Perdue will appoint Assistant District Attorney Jim O'Neill, 43, who has served under Keith since 1997, to fill the rest of Keith's term.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/18/keith-to-retire-as-da/news-local/
West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd has become the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history, a milestone to be marked with a Senate resolution later today. On Tuesday, Senator Byrd's service tied the record set by Carl Hayden, D-Ariz., who served in the House (then the Senate) from 1912 to 1969. "I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days," Byrd said in a statement marking the occasion. His only regret, Byrd said, was that his late wife, Erma, was not there with him. Despite fragile health that has kept him from the Senate floor during much of this year, has a nearly 98% attendance record over the course of his career.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/18/robert-byrd-becomes-longe_n_361732.html
The three words that everyone wanted to hear..."Move that bus!"
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Several thousand spectators and volunteers stood for hours to ‘welcome home’ the Creasey family in Lexington . The bus officially pulled away around 3:18pm yesterday afternoon. Thanks to Eric Gabriel with ABC 45 and Robin Bivens (Lexington Tourism Authority). More pictures from ‘reveal’ day and a video update from Eric Gabriel with ABC 45 on our group Facebook page at www.wbfj.fm.
More information: http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Check out daily video updates from Eric Gabriel (ABC 45)
http://abc45.com/players/features/extreme_makeover/
An emotional Daniel Clark spoke to the media for the first time yesterday about the shooting last month near the Bojangles on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Clark stated that "I would like to thank God, because I am only here by his grace. Everything I know happens for a reason.” Clark survived a gunshot wound to his neck and fired the shots that killed 35-year-old Monte Evans. Police said Evans shot Clark's partner, Sgt. Mickey Hutchens, outside the Bojangles' restaurant on Peters Creek Parkway on Oct. 7. Clark underwent surgery last Friday to remove the bullet that was lodged in the left side of his neck. Clark plans to return to the force soon. **Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham said the internal investigation into the incident could be completed as early as next week.
www.wxii12.com/news/21637910/detail.html
Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen topping the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles. The institute substantially reduced the number of awards for 20-10 compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength. Check out the top safety picks list:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2009/11/ford-subaru-and-volkswagen-top-list-of-safest-new-vehicles/1
The Greensboro City Council voted last night to fund a $6 million dollar shortfall for the Greensboro Aquatic Center with hotel tax money. The city wanted to move quickly on approving the additional funding to take advantage of low construction costs. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-hotel-taxes-swim-091118,0,6077699.story
100 new jobs coming to Burlington. Vitaflex, who makes stretchy fabric used in construction and plans to hire 100 people in 2010.
After nearly 20 years at the job, Forsyth County District Attorney Tom Keith said yesterday that he is retiring to spend more time with family and focus on other projects. His last day will be November 30th. Gov. Perdue will appoint Assistant District Attorney Jim O'Neill, 43, who has served under Keith since 1997, to fill the rest of Keith's term.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/18/keith-to-retire-as-da/news-local/
West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd has become the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history, a milestone to be marked with a Senate resolution later today. On Tuesday, Senator Byrd's service tied the record set by Carl Hayden, D-Ariz., who served in the House (then the Senate) from 1912 to 1969. "I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days," Byrd said in a statement marking the occasion. His only regret, Byrd said, was that his late wife, Erma, was not there with him. Despite fragile health that has kept him from the Senate floor during much of this year, has a nearly 98% attendance record over the course of his career.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/18/robert-byrd-becomes-longe_n_361732.html
The three words that everyone wanted to hear..."Move that bus!"
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Several thousand spectators and volunteers stood for hours to ‘welcome home’ the Creasey family in Lexington . The bus officially pulled away around 3:18pm yesterday afternoon. Thanks to Eric Gabriel with ABC 45 and Robin Bivens (Lexington Tourism Authority). More pictures from ‘reveal’ day and a video update from Eric Gabriel with ABC 45 on our group Facebook page at www.wbfj.fm.
More information: http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Check out daily video updates from Eric Gabriel (ABC 45)
http://abc45.com/players/features/extreme_makeover/
11.17.2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Day 7: REVEAL DAY
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Lexington
The Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla) will get to see their new home later this afternoon.
*Singer/songwriter Jewel and her World Champion bull riding husband
Ty Murray are helping at the build site.
Spectator information (Tue):
-Spectators will be shuttled to the ‘build’ site…until the spectator site is filled this morning.
-Parking for spectators will be at the Old Walmart parking lot in Lexington (Hwy 8 and I-85).
-Monetary Donations are still needed.
Community Food Drive: Bring a canned food item to the ‘build’ site.
More information: www.hedrickextreme.com/
Check out daily video updates from Eric Gabriel (ABC 45)
http://abc45.com/players/features/extreme_makeover/
NEWS...
After a week of searching, officials found the body of 5 year old Shaniya Davis in a wooded area outside of Sanford…about 30 miles from her home. Two people have been charged in her disappearance, one of them her mother. Fox 8 WGHP
Costco says it is no longer carrying Coca-Cola products in its stores nationwide due to a pricing dispute with the beverage maker. Officials with Costco would not discuss the matter as of late Monday. But a Costco executive re-confirmed that the company is no longer carrying products from the world's largest soft drink maker. Costco operates about 560 warehouses in the U.S. and abroad. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/costco_stops_carrying_coke_pro.html
Not everyone is agreeing with new government guidelines suggesting that women should wait to start having mammograms to screen for breast cancer until age 50…And women only need to have those exams every other year. The American College of Radiology called the guidelines "a step backward," added that they "represent a significant harm to women's health."
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=633125
THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE IS ASKING A FEDERAL COURT TO DISMISS A CASE CHALLENGING THE ENGRAVINGS OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT THE CAPITOL VISITORS CENTER. The A-C-L-J says the court brief represents 41 members of the House of Representatives and three members of the Senate. The brief argues the display of "In God, We Trust" and the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance do not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
The brief argues that both the national motto and Pledge of Allegiance accurately reflect the historical fact that our nation was founded on a belief in God and that the constitutionality of both is well established in case law. www.aclj.org/
Facebook fans will undoubtedly recognize the New Oxford American Dictionary's 2009 Word of the Year: Un-friend. "Unfriend (verb): To remove someone as a 'friend' on a social networking site such as Facebook."
* In-tex-ti-cated - distracted because texting on a cell phone while driving a vehicle
* Fun-employed - taking advantage of one's newly unemployed status to have fun or pursue other interests
*Ecotown - a town built and run on eco-friendly principles
http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/11/16/daily16.html
www.oxfordamericandictionary.com/
THE RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL BIBLE BEE ARE IN AND THE WINNER IS DANIEL STADDON OF SALEM, WEST VIRIGINIA. Staddon took first place in the senior age group. First place in the Junior age group went to Isaac Ward of Castle Creek, New York and the first place winner in the primary division is Rebecca Horning of Raytown, Missouri. Organizers say the National Bible Bee is all about encouraging young people to memorize the scriptures. One hundred finalists from each age category advanced to the National Bible Bee in the nation's capital. Winners answered bible knowledge questions and recited memorized scripture passages.
From the makers of Facing the Giants and Fireproof…
COURAGEOUS: The movie Honor begins at home! With action, drama, and humor, the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures embraces God’s promise to "turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers." Souls will be stirred, and hearts will be challenged to be ... courageous! www.courageousthemovie.com/about.php
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Lexington
The Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla) will get to see their new home later this afternoon.
*Singer/songwriter Jewel and her World Champion bull riding husband
Ty Murray are helping at the build site.
Spectator information (Tue):
-Spectators will be shuttled to the ‘build’ site…until the spectator site is filled this morning.
-Parking for spectators will be at the Old Walmart parking lot in Lexington (Hwy 8 and I-85).
-Monetary Donations are still needed.
Community Food Drive: Bring a canned food item to the ‘build’ site.
More information: www.hedrickextreme.com/
Check out daily video updates from Eric Gabriel (ABC 45)
http://abc45.com/players/features/extreme_makeover/
NEWS...
After a week of searching, officials found the body of 5 year old Shaniya Davis in a wooded area outside of Sanford…about 30 miles from her home. Two people have been charged in her disappearance, one of them her mother. Fox 8 WGHP
Costco says it is no longer carrying Coca-Cola products in its stores nationwide due to a pricing dispute with the beverage maker. Officials with Costco would not discuss the matter as of late Monday. But a Costco executive re-confirmed that the company is no longer carrying products from the world's largest soft drink maker. Costco operates about 560 warehouses in the U.S. and abroad. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/costco_stops_carrying_coke_pro.html
Not everyone is agreeing with new government guidelines suggesting that women should wait to start having mammograms to screen for breast cancer until age 50…And women only need to have those exams every other year. The American College of Radiology called the guidelines "a step backward," added that they "represent a significant harm to women's health."
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=633125
THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE IS ASKING A FEDERAL COURT TO DISMISS A CASE CHALLENGING THE ENGRAVINGS OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT THE CAPITOL VISITORS CENTER. The A-C-L-J says the court brief represents 41 members of the House of Representatives and three members of the Senate. The brief argues the display of "In God, We Trust" and the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance do not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
The brief argues that both the national motto and Pledge of Allegiance accurately reflect the historical fact that our nation was founded on a belief in God and that the constitutionality of both is well established in case law. www.aclj.org/
Facebook fans will undoubtedly recognize the New Oxford American Dictionary's 2009 Word of the Year: Un-friend. "Unfriend (verb): To remove someone as a 'friend' on a social networking site such as Facebook."
* In-tex-ti-cated - distracted because texting on a cell phone while driving a vehicle
* Fun-employed - taking advantage of one's newly unemployed status to have fun or pursue other interests
*Ecotown - a town built and run on eco-friendly principles
http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/11/16/daily16.html
www.oxfordamericandictionary.com/
THE RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL BIBLE BEE ARE IN AND THE WINNER IS DANIEL STADDON OF SALEM, WEST VIRIGINIA. Staddon took first place in the senior age group. First place in the Junior age group went to Isaac Ward of Castle Creek, New York and the first place winner in the primary division is Rebecca Horning of Raytown, Missouri. Organizers say the National Bible Bee is all about encouraging young people to memorize the scriptures. One hundred finalists from each age category advanced to the National Bible Bee in the nation's capital. Winners answered bible knowledge questions and recited memorized scripture passages.
From the makers of Facing the Giants and Fireproof…
COURAGEOUS: The movie Honor begins at home! With action, drama, and humor, the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures embraces God’s promise to "turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers." Souls will be stirred, and hearts will be challenged to be ... courageous! www.courageousthemovie.com/about.php
11.16.2009
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Lexington
Important spectator information:
-Spectators will be allowed on the ‘build’ site from 10 am - 8 pm each day.
-Parking for spectators will be at the Old Walmart parking lot off Hwy 8 and I-85 in Lexington.
-Shuttles will transport you to build site. Monetary Donations are still needed.
Community Food Drive: Bring a canned food item to the ‘build’ site.
Also... post your photos from the 'build' site on our group Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1411736308#/group.php?gid=14804950083&ref=ts
More details: www.hedrickextreme.com/
Congrats to the Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla)
-Spectators will be allowed on the ‘build’ site from 10 am - 8 pm each day.
-Parking for spectators will be at the Old Walmart parking lot off Hwy 8 and I-85 in Lexington.
-Shuttles will transport you to build site. Monetary Donations are still needed.
Community Food Drive: Bring a canned food item to the ‘build’ site.
Also... post your photos from the 'build' site on our group Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1411736308#/group.php?gid=14804950083&ref=ts
More details: www.hedrickextreme.com/
Congrats to the Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Service men and women (both active duty and vets) can eat FREE this evening at Golden Corral during their 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner. The FREE dinner is from 5 – 9pm at all participating Golden Corrals.
To locate a Golden Corral near you: www.goldencorral.com/locator
From the makers of Facing the Giants and Fireproof…COURAGEOUS: The movie
Honor begins at home! Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they face danger every day. Yet when tragedy strikes close to home, these fathers are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, and their faith. With action, drama, and humor, the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures embraces God’s promise to "turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers." Souls will be stirred, and hearts will be challenged to be ... courageous!
www.courageousthemovie.com/about.php
PRESIDENT OBAMA CONTINUES HIS EIGHT-DAY TRIP TO ASIA WITH A TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING WITH CHINESE STUDENTS. House Church Christians, in China, have endured increased persecution over the last two months. The Chinese government has stepped up its central government-led campaign repressing all religious activities, targeting registered and unregistered churches alike. RnR
A Winston-Salem man was robbed while making a withdrawal from an ATM on Reynolda Road last night. The 25-year-old victim said he had just withdrawn some money from an ATM at Wachovia Bank when a man with a knife came behind him and robbed him. The robber then ran away. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 727-2800.
Details: The robber was described as a black male in his 20s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 to 160 pounds, and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/16/man-robbed-reynolda-road-atm/
THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL IS ONE OF THE GROUPS JOINING A FREE SPEECH RALLY TODAY IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL. The demonstration is a protest of the new Hate Crimes law. Participants will deliver a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder outlining the law's unconstitutional infringements toward Christians. If they are not arrested, the event is intended to show ministers that they can preach the biblical view of homosexuality without fear of legal retribution.
Antoinette Nicole Davis, the mother of Shaniya Davis, the 5-year-old girl who disappeared in last week, has been charged with human trafficking and other offenses related to her daughter…who is still missing. A child matching Shaniya's description was last seen at a hotel in Sanford, about 40 miles from Fayetteville. A kidnapping charge against a man described as Davis' boyfriend was dropped. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-shaniya-davis-091114,0,7878905.story
An Elkin woman died at a Florida hospital on Friday after she had trouble while on a commercial dive. Johnsie Hudspeth was diving offshore near Key Largo, Florida with a commercial dive trip when she surfaced indicating she was in distress. Hudspeth was rushed to shore, where she was conscious and breathing…but she later died at a local hospital. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. Hudspeth owned a Century 21 real estate agency. Services for Hudspeth will be at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-diving-death-091115,0,4464064.story
The weather should be perfect for today’s scheduled launch of the Space shuttle Atlantis. Lift off is set for 2:30pm Eastern. The Shuttle is delivering parts to the International Space Station.
MADD or Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, held a banquet for local law enforcement Sunday to thank them for their work in the community. The group says law enforcement is the greatest tool in keeping drunk drivers off the road. Families who lost loved ones to ‘drunk driving’ accidents were remembered as well during the ceremony. North Carolina has been ranked fifth with the most ‘drunk drivers’ on the road in the nation. Craig Lloyd, the Executive Director MADD's in our state, said that the holiday season is the perfect time to honor officers. "Between Thanksgiving and New Year's is the most dangerous time of year. It's typically when we have the most fatalities and injuries as it relates to DWI." www.madd.org/NC
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-madd-vigil-091115,0,5774902.story
Sports…
Carolina Panthers continue to win…by beating the Atlanta Falcons…28 – 19.
Jimmie Johnson closes in on his 4th consecutive NASCAR Cup Championship with a win at Phoenix.
To locate a Golden Corral near you: www.goldencorral.com/locator
From the makers of Facing the Giants and Fireproof…COURAGEOUS: The movie
Honor begins at home! Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they face danger every day. Yet when tragedy strikes close to home, these fathers are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, and their faith. With action, drama, and humor, the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures embraces God’s promise to "turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers." Souls will be stirred, and hearts will be challenged to be ... courageous!
www.courageousthemovie.com/about.php
PRESIDENT OBAMA CONTINUES HIS EIGHT-DAY TRIP TO ASIA WITH A TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING WITH CHINESE STUDENTS. House Church Christians, in China, have endured increased persecution over the last two months. The Chinese government has stepped up its central government-led campaign repressing all religious activities, targeting registered and unregistered churches alike. RnR
A Winston-Salem man was robbed while making a withdrawal from an ATM on Reynolda Road last night. The 25-year-old victim said he had just withdrawn some money from an ATM at Wachovia Bank when a man with a knife came behind him and robbed him. The robber then ran away. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 727-2800.
Details: The robber was described as a black male in his 20s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 to 160 pounds, and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/16/man-robbed-reynolda-road-atm/
THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL IS ONE OF THE GROUPS JOINING A FREE SPEECH RALLY TODAY IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL. The demonstration is a protest of the new Hate Crimes law. Participants will deliver a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder outlining the law's unconstitutional infringements toward Christians. If they are not arrested, the event is intended to show ministers that they can preach the biblical view of homosexuality without fear of legal retribution.
Antoinette Nicole Davis, the mother of Shaniya Davis, the 5-year-old girl who disappeared in last week, has been charged with human trafficking and other offenses related to her daughter…who is still missing. A child matching Shaniya's description was last seen at a hotel in Sanford, about 40 miles from Fayetteville. A kidnapping charge against a man described as Davis' boyfriend was dropped. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-shaniya-davis-091114,0,7878905.story
An Elkin woman died at a Florida hospital on Friday after she had trouble while on a commercial dive. Johnsie Hudspeth was diving offshore near Key Largo, Florida with a commercial dive trip when she surfaced indicating she was in distress. Hudspeth was rushed to shore, where she was conscious and breathing…but she later died at a local hospital. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. Hudspeth owned a Century 21 real estate agency. Services for Hudspeth will be at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-diving-death-091115,0,4464064.story
The weather should be perfect for today’s scheduled launch of the Space shuttle Atlantis. Lift off is set for 2:30pm Eastern. The Shuttle is delivering parts to the International Space Station.
MADD or Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, held a banquet for local law enforcement Sunday to thank them for their work in the community. The group says law enforcement is the greatest tool in keeping drunk drivers off the road. Families who lost loved ones to ‘drunk driving’ accidents were remembered as well during the ceremony. North Carolina has been ranked fifth with the most ‘drunk drivers’ on the road in the nation. Craig Lloyd, the Executive Director MADD's in our state, said that the holiday season is the perfect time to honor officers. "Between Thanksgiving and New Year's is the most dangerous time of year. It's typically when we have the most fatalities and injuries as it relates to DWI." www.madd.org/NC
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-madd-vigil-091115,0,5774902.story
Sports…
Carolina Panthers continue to win…by beating the Atlanta Falcons…28 – 19.
Jimmie Johnson closes in on his 4th consecutive NASCAR Cup Championship with a win at Phoenix.
11.13.2009
"Wesley" premiers this Saturday night
An exclusive Triad screening of the film “Wesley” happens at 7pm this Saturday evening at the Stevens Center. “Wesley” tells the story of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement. The 2 hour film was shot totally in North Carolina (mostly in the Winston-Salem area).
Tickets available at the Stevens Center.
www.wesleythemovie.com
Tickets available at the Stevens Center.
www.wesleythemovie.com
Friday, November 13, 2009
Good News: Sunny and warmer for the weekend
Friday (Day Three) ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Lexington
Framing of the home begins today. Also…it’s the first day for spectators
Congrats to the Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla)
Important information:
-Spectators will be allowed on the ‘build’ site from 10 am - 8 pm each day.
-Parking for spectators will be at the Old Walmart parking lot in Lexington.
-Shuttles will transport you to build site. Monetary Donations are still needed.
-Community Food Drive: Bring a canned food item to the ‘build’ site.
More details: www.hedrickextreme.com/
Also... post your photos from the 'build' site on our group Facebook page
Extreme weather affecting the East Coast The storm has been blamed for five deaths across three states including two deaths in North Carolina. Coastal flooding is a concern. Parts of Virginia and Delaware are in a state of emergency. Thousands of people are without power.
Are the numbers really adding up? Using new surveillance methods, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its estimate of the total number of deaths caused by H1N1 or Swine Flu. The new figures have resulted in a tripling of the number deaths from H1N1 literally overnight. While the official estimates have not yet been released, it appears that the tally of deaths from the H1N1 Flu rose from 1,200 to around 4,000 as first reported on Wednesday by The New York Times. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/SwineFluNews/h1n1-deaths-triple-overnight/story?id=9057650
In one of the biggest counterterrorism seizures in U.S. history, Federal prosecutors have seized four mosques and a Manhattan skyscraper owned by a non-profit Muslim organization long suspected of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government.
President Obama has arrived in Tokyo for the start of his eight-day tour of Asia. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-13-voa8.cfm
Keeping warm while walking around the track this morning. A special ‘Extreme’ Relay for Life event continues until 2pm today at Central Davidson High School. The event is in honor of Tricia Creasey, who is battling stage four cancer. Portions of the Relay for Life event will be filmed by the ‘Extreme’ crew and will be included when the program airs in a few months!
For more information call the American Cancer Society (336) 834-0844
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Relay For Life www.relayforlife.org/relay/
The Holiday lights at Tanglewood Park will be turned ‘ON’ tonight. The lighting event which starts around 6pm is open to the public. Bring a Non perishable food item to help Second Harvest Food Bank. www.tanglewoodpark.org
An exclusive Triad screening of the film “Wesley” happens at 7pm this Saturday evening at the Stevens Center. “Wesley” tells the story of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement. The 2 hour film was shot totally in North Carolina (mostly in the Winston-Salem area).
www.wesleythemovie.com
Sports… First Round of the state High School Football playoffs:
Mt Tabor is the only Forsyth County team to postpone its game with Western Guilford until Saturday night at 7:30pm.
ASU and Elon will battle it out for the Southern Conference title Saturday afternoon at 3pm.
ACC: FSU at Wake Forest (noon)…Clemson at NC State…Miami at UNC
Friday (Day Three) ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Lexington
Framing of the home begins today. Also…it’s the first day for spectators
Congrats to the Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla)
Important information:
-Spectators will be allowed on the ‘build’ site from 10 am - 8 pm each day.
-Parking for spectators will be at the Old Walmart parking lot in Lexington.
-Shuttles will transport you to build site. Monetary Donations are still needed.
-Community Food Drive: Bring a canned food item to the ‘build’ site.
More details: www.hedrickextreme.com/
Also... post your photos from the 'build' site on our group Facebook page
Extreme weather affecting the East Coast The storm has been blamed for five deaths across three states including two deaths in North Carolina. Coastal flooding is a concern. Parts of Virginia and Delaware are in a state of emergency. Thousands of people are without power.
Are the numbers really adding up? Using new surveillance methods, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its estimate of the total number of deaths caused by H1N1 or Swine Flu. The new figures have resulted in a tripling of the number deaths from H1N1 literally overnight. While the official estimates have not yet been released, it appears that the tally of deaths from the H1N1 Flu rose from 1,200 to around 4,000 as first reported on Wednesday by The New York Times. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/SwineFluNews/h1n1-deaths-triple-overnight/story?id=9057650
In one of the biggest counterterrorism seizures in U.S. history, Federal prosecutors have seized four mosques and a Manhattan skyscraper owned by a non-profit Muslim organization long suspected of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government.
President Obama has arrived in Tokyo for the start of his eight-day tour of Asia. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-13-voa8.cfm
Keeping warm while walking around the track this morning. A special ‘Extreme’ Relay for Life event continues until 2pm today at Central Davidson High School. The event is in honor of Tricia Creasey, who is battling stage four cancer. Portions of the Relay for Life event will be filmed by the ‘Extreme’ crew and will be included when the program airs in a few months!
For more information call the American Cancer Society (336) 834-0844
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Relay For Life www.relayforlife.org/relay/
The Holiday lights at Tanglewood Park will be turned ‘ON’ tonight. The lighting event which starts around 6pm is open to the public. Bring a Non perishable food item to help Second Harvest Food Bank. www.tanglewoodpark.org
An exclusive Triad screening of the film “Wesley” happens at 7pm this Saturday evening at the Stevens Center. “Wesley” tells the story of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement. The 2 hour film was shot totally in North Carolina (mostly in the Winston-Salem area).
www.wesleythemovie.com
Sports… First Round of the state High School Football playoffs:
Mt Tabor is the only Forsyth County team to postpone its game with Western Guilford until Saturday night at 7:30pm.
ASU and Elon will battle it out for the Southern Conference title Saturday afternoon at 3pm.
ACC: FSU at Wake Forest (noon)…Clemson at NC State…Miami at UNC
11.12.2009
'Extreme' Relay for Life Event starts today
The American Cancer Society is hosting a special Relay for Life event at Central Davidson High School starting around 2pm this afternoon and continuing until 2pm Friday afternoon. The event is in honor of Tricia Creasey, who is battling stage four cancer who will be featured on the ABC television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Portions of the Relay for Life event will be filmed by the ‘Extreme Makeover’ crew and will be included when the program airs in a few months!
Teresa Lowe at (336) 688-4758
American Cancer Society (336) 834-0844
http://www.cancer.org/
Relay For Life
www.relayforlife.org/relay/
Teresa Lowe at (336) 688-4758
American Cancer Society (336) 834-0844
http://www.cancer.org/
Relay For Life
www.relayforlife.org/relay/
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wind Advisory for the Piedmont through Friday morning
Flash Flood Warning for Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson and Randolph til 1pm
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Cold rain. Very windy…High 46
Power outages reported in the Triad. (9am) Duke Energy reporting close to 1,000 customers without power this morning. Randolph County- 510. Over 1,500 people without power in Mecklenburg County.
Customer Appreciation Day at Moe's Southwest Grill
Free Burrito Day (get a Joey Jr. burrito FREE) TODAY
Thursday, November 12th from 11am – 9pm
The 5,000th guest will receive free Moe's for a year.
7 Triad locations http://www.moes.com/
The IRS saying that 7 of 10 Carolinians now e-file. The number of taxpayers in North and South Carolina filing their returns online hit a record 2.8 million in 2009 for the 2008 tax year, a growth rate of 5.1 percent, according to an announcement from the IRS. About a third of e-filers in the Carolinas filed their returns themselves from a personal computer. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/11/09/daily49.html
Day Two: ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Today is ‘Demolition’ day
Yesterday, The Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla) were chosen as the ‘build family’ for ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." FYI: Starting Friday, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site. The food drive continues through Nov 17 at the build site in Lexington.
More information about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
The American Cancer Society is hosting a special Relay for Life event at Central Davidson High School starting around 2pm this afternoon and continuing until 2pm Friday afternoon. The event is in honor of Tricia Creasey, who is battling stage four cancer who will be featured on the ABC television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Portions of the Relay for Life event will be filmed by the ‘Extreme’ crew and will be included when the program airs in a few months!
For more information call the American Cancer Society (336) 834-0844
Teresa Lowe at (336) 688-4758
1-800-227-2345.
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Relay For Life
www.relayforlife.org/relay/
Flash Flood Warning for Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson and Randolph til 1pm
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Cold rain. Very windy…High 46
Power outages reported in the Triad. (9am) Duke Energy reporting close to 1,000 customers without power this morning. Randolph County- 510. Over 1,500 people without power in Mecklenburg County.
Customer Appreciation Day at Moe's Southwest Grill
Free Burrito Day (get a Joey Jr. burrito FREE) TODAY
Thursday, November 12th from 11am – 9pm
The 5,000th guest will receive free Moe's for a year.
7 Triad locations http://www.moes.com/
The IRS saying that 7 of 10 Carolinians now e-file. The number of taxpayers in North and South Carolina filing their returns online hit a record 2.8 million in 2009 for the 2008 tax year, a growth rate of 5.1 percent, according to an announcement from the IRS. About a third of e-filers in the Carolinas filed their returns themselves from a personal computer. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/11/09/daily49.html
Day Two: ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Today is ‘Demolition’ day
Yesterday, The Creasey family (Tricia, William, Brittany, Makenzie and Makayla) were chosen as the ‘build family’ for ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." FYI: Starting Friday, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site. The food drive continues through Nov 17 at the build site in Lexington.
More information about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
The American Cancer Society is hosting a special Relay for Life event at Central Davidson High School starting around 2pm this afternoon and continuing until 2pm Friday afternoon. The event is in honor of Tricia Creasey, who is battling stage four cancer who will be featured on the ABC television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Portions of the Relay for Life event will be filmed by the ‘Extreme’ crew and will be included when the program airs in a few months!
For more information call the American Cancer Society (336) 834-0844
Teresa Lowe at (336) 688-4758
1-800-227-2345.
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Relay For Life
www.relayforlife.org/relay/
11.11.2009
Today is Veterans Day
Freebies for Vets (and Active military personnel) on Veterans Day
http://forums.budget101.com/freebies/70603-19-veterans-day-freebies-food-events-miscellaneous.html
Applebee’s Veterans eat FREE today. Proof of service required.
http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/
Outback Steakhouse FREE Bloomin’ Onion and beverage
http://www.outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday2009.aspx
Krispy Kreme
www.krispykreme.com/
Military Appreciation Monday Free "Thank You" Dinner
at Golden Corral Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 (6-9pm)
www.goldencorral.com/locator
http://forums.budget101.com/freebies/70603-19-veterans-day-freebies-food-events-miscellaneous.html
Applebee’s Veterans eat FREE today. Proof of service required.
http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/
Outback Steakhouse FREE Bloomin’ Onion and beverage
http://www.outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday2009.aspx
Krispy Kreme
www.krispykreme.com/
Military Appreciation Monday Free "Thank You" Dinner
at Golden Corral Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 (6-9pm)
www.goldencorral.com/locator
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Triad under a Flash Flood Watch through tomorrow morning
Wind Advisory this evening through Friday morning
Veterans Day: Rain and wind. Rainfall could be heavy at times. Temperatures holding in the low 50s
Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Guildford County until 2pm
Locations impacted: Greensboro, High Point and Mcleansville. Two inches of rain fell overnight in the Greensboro area. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain possible this morning.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS CONSIDERING A BILL REQUIRING EMPLOYERS PROVIDE FIVE DAYS OF SICK LEAVE. Congressman George Miller of California says the proposal would allow workers to stay home when they have a contagious illness. The H1N1 flu virus has prompted the move.
A 22-year-old Wilkes County woman and her 5-year-old daughter were killed yesterday morning in a head-on crash on Dragway Road near Highway 421. Police saying that Brittney Dancy (the mom) was taking her daughter, Makayla, to school when their vehicle hydroplaned, then collided with a vehicle driven by Sarah Huffman. Huffman, a nurse, performed CPR on the girl until paramedics arrived 15 minutes later. Huffman was treated for minor injuries. No charges will be filed. http://www.wxii12.com/news/21574385/detail.html
FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES IN EL SALVADOR HAVE CLAIMED 124 LIVES. Dozens of people are still missing as rescuers search for survivors. Lutheran World Relief is asking for financial help with . www.lwr.com
Update: Today is the ‘Door Knock’. As soon as we know the name of the Extreme Home Makeover ‘family’ we will let you know. 48 pints of blood were collected during the ‘Extreme’ Blood Drive held this past Sunday at Reeds Baptist Church in Lexington.
Also…During the build, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site. The food drive continues Nov 11-17 at the build site.
More information: www.hedrickextreme.com/ http://wbfj.fm/event2.html
Freebies for Vets (and Active military personnel) on Veterans Day
http://forums.budget101.com/freebies/70603-19-veterans-day-freebies-food-events-miscellaneous.html
Applebee’s
Veterans eat FREE today. Proof of service required.
http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/
Outback Steakhouse FREE Bloomin’ Onion and beverage
http://www.outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday2009.aspx
Krispy Kreme
www.krispykreme.com/
Military Appreciation Monday Free "Thank You" Dinner
at Golden Corral Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 (6-9pm)
www.goldencorral.com/locator.
A Milwaukee Army reservist's military identification earned him some street cred Tuesday, when he says four men who mugged him at gunpoint returned his belongings and thanked him for his service after finding the ID. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091111/D9BT3NS81.html
Navajo Code Talkers break silence for Veterans Day
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091110/D9BSTC180.html
Wind Advisory this evening through Friday morning
Veterans Day: Rain and wind. Rainfall could be heavy at times. Temperatures holding in the low 50s
Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Guildford County until 2pm
Locations impacted: Greensboro, High Point and Mcleansville. Two inches of rain fell overnight in the Greensboro area. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain possible this morning.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS CONSIDERING A BILL REQUIRING EMPLOYERS PROVIDE FIVE DAYS OF SICK LEAVE. Congressman George Miller of California says the proposal would allow workers to stay home when they have a contagious illness. The H1N1 flu virus has prompted the move.
A 22-year-old Wilkes County woman and her 5-year-old daughter were killed yesterday morning in a head-on crash on Dragway Road near Highway 421. Police saying that Brittney Dancy (the mom) was taking her daughter, Makayla, to school when their vehicle hydroplaned, then collided with a vehicle driven by Sarah Huffman. Huffman, a nurse, performed CPR on the girl until paramedics arrived 15 minutes later. Huffman was treated for minor injuries. No charges will be filed. http://www.wxii12.com/news/21574385/detail.html
FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES IN EL SALVADOR HAVE CLAIMED 124 LIVES. Dozens of people are still missing as rescuers search for survivors. Lutheran World Relief is asking for financial help with . www.lwr.com
Update: Today is the ‘Door Knock’. As soon as we know the name of the Extreme Home Makeover ‘family’ we will let you know. 48 pints of blood were collected during the ‘Extreme’ Blood Drive held this past Sunday at Reeds Baptist Church in Lexington.
Also…During the build, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site. The food drive continues Nov 11-17 at the build site.
More information: www.hedrickextreme.com/ http://wbfj.fm/event2.html
Freebies for Vets (and Active military personnel) on Veterans Day
http://forums.budget101.com/freebies/70603-19-veterans-day-freebies-food-events-miscellaneous.html
Applebee’s
Veterans eat FREE today. Proof of service required.
http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/
Outback Steakhouse FREE Bloomin’ Onion and beverage
http://www.outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday2009.aspx
Krispy Kreme
www.krispykreme.com/
Military Appreciation Monday Free "Thank You" Dinner
at Golden Corral Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 (6-9pm)
www.goldencorral.com/locator.
A Milwaukee Army reservist's military identification earned him some street cred Tuesday, when he says four men who mugged him at gunpoint returned his belongings and thanked him for his service after finding the ID. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091111/D9BT3NS81.html
Navajo Code Talkers break silence for Veterans Day
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091110/D9BSTC180.html
11.10.2009
Help support the 1st Amendment and public prayer
A federal magistrate has recommended that prayers referencing Jesus and other sectarian deities made before meetings of the Forsyth County Commissioners are unconstitutional.
What do you think? Email the commissioners in Forsyth County:
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/elec_MeetTheBoard.aspx
The decision by Magistrate Judge Trevor Sharp was in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit against Forsyth County on behalf of two county residents Janet Joyner and Constance Blackmon.
According to Sharp's ruling, prayers that were used to open the meetings "referred to Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ, or Savior with overwhelming frequency," and that such prayers "display a preference for Christianity over other religions by the government."
The county was represented by the Alliance Defense Fund, which defended the county at no charge. The recommendation now goes to a federal judge.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-forsyth-county-prayer-lawsuit-091109,0,4584282.story
http://www.wxii12.com/news/21564182/detail.html
What do you think? Email the commissioners in Forsyth County:
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/elec_MeetTheBoard.aspx
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
201 N. Chestnut St (WS) (336) 703-2020
What do you think? Email the commissioners in Forsyth County:
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/elec_MeetTheBoard.aspx
The decision by Magistrate Judge Trevor Sharp was in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit against Forsyth County on behalf of two county residents Janet Joyner and Constance Blackmon.
According to Sharp's ruling, prayers that were used to open the meetings "referred to Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ, or Savior with overwhelming frequency," and that such prayers "display a preference for Christianity over other religions by the government."
The county was represented by the Alliance Defense Fund, which defended the county at no charge. The recommendation now goes to a federal judge.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-forsyth-county-prayer-lawsuit-091109,0,4584282.story
http://www.wxii12.com/news/21564182/detail.html
What do you think? Email the commissioners in Forsyth County:
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/elec_MeetTheBoard.aspx
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
201 N. Chestnut St (WS) (336) 703-2020
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Happy 234th Birthday to the US Marine Corp…
Recall: About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled. 12 children reportedly have had their fingertips amputated after they placed their finger in the hinge where the stroller folds. RECALL information: 1-877-688-2326 http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1937003,00.html?iid=tsmodule#ixzz0WSbk84Wj
A federal magistrate has recommended that prayers referencing Jesus and other sectarian deities made before meetings of the Forsyth County Commissioners are unconstitutional. The decision by Magistrate Judge Trevor Sharp was in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit against Forsyth County on behalf of two Forsyth County residents Janet Joyner and Constance Blackmon.
The county was represented by the Alliance Defense Fund, which defended the county at no charge. The recommendation now goes to a federal judge.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-forsyth-county-prayer-lawsuit-091109,0,4584282.story
What do you think? Email the commissioners in Forsyth County:
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/elec_MeetTheBoard.aspx
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/contactus.aspx
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
201 N. Chestnut St (WS)
(336) 703-2020
A MEMORIAL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE FORT HOOD SHOOTING. The President and the first lady will attend. 13 people lost their lives in the attack. Forty-two people were wounded. Sixteen victims including the suspected shooter remained hospitalized. Fox News reporting that the warning signs were there? Major Nidal Malik Hasan urged the military in 2007 to allow Muslim soldiers to be released as conscientious objectors instead of fighting in the Afghan and Iraq wars to avoid 'adverse events.' Fox News
Tropical storm Ida made landfall earlier this morning at Dolphin Island, Alabama. Ida is expected to dump 5 to 8 inches of rain to parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. North Carolina will even get some much needed rain from Ida. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/weather/11/08/tropical.storm.ida/index.html
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/update/index.html?from=hp_news
FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES IN EL SALVADOR HAVE CLAIMED 124 LIVES. Dozens of people are still missing as rescuers search for survivors. Lutheran World Relief is asking for financial help with . http://www.lwr.com/
Update: 48 pints of blood were collected during the ‘Extreme’ Blood Drive held this past Sunday at Reeds Baptist Church in Lexington. Also…During the build, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site. The food drive continues Nov 11-17 at the build site.
More information about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Fall Provider Fair 2009
Hosted by CenterPoint Human Services (WS)
TODAY...Tuesday, November 10 from 11am to 6pm
at the Gateway YWCA 1300 S Main in Winston-Salem
www.cphs.org
(336) 714-9132
Recall: About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled. 12 children reportedly have had their fingertips amputated after they placed their finger in the hinge where the stroller folds. RECALL information: 1-877-688-2326 http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1937003,00.html?iid=tsmodule#ixzz0WSbk84Wj
A federal magistrate has recommended that prayers referencing Jesus and other sectarian deities made before meetings of the Forsyth County Commissioners are unconstitutional. The decision by Magistrate Judge Trevor Sharp was in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit against Forsyth County on behalf of two Forsyth County residents Janet Joyner and Constance Blackmon.
The county was represented by the Alliance Defense Fund, which defended the county at no charge. The recommendation now goes to a federal judge.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-forsyth-county-prayer-lawsuit-091109,0,4584282.story
What do you think? Email the commissioners in Forsyth County:
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/elec_MeetTheBoard.aspx
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/contactus.aspx
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
201 N. Chestnut St (WS)
(336) 703-2020
A MEMORIAL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE FORT HOOD SHOOTING. The President and the first lady will attend. 13 people lost their lives in the attack. Forty-two people were wounded. Sixteen victims including the suspected shooter remained hospitalized. Fox News reporting that the warning signs were there? Major Nidal Malik Hasan urged the military in 2007 to allow Muslim soldiers to be released as conscientious objectors instead of fighting in the Afghan and Iraq wars to avoid 'adverse events.' Fox News
Tropical storm Ida made landfall earlier this morning at Dolphin Island, Alabama. Ida is expected to dump 5 to 8 inches of rain to parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. North Carolina will even get some much needed rain from Ida. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/weather/11/08/tropical.storm.ida/index.html
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/update/index.html?from=hp_news
FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES IN EL SALVADOR HAVE CLAIMED 124 LIVES. Dozens of people are still missing as rescuers search for survivors. Lutheran World Relief is asking for financial help with . http://www.lwr.com/
Update: 48 pints of blood were collected during the ‘Extreme’ Blood Drive held this past Sunday at Reeds Baptist Church in Lexington. Also…During the build, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site. The food drive continues Nov 11-17 at the build site.
More information about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Fall Provider Fair 2009
Hosted by CenterPoint Human Services (WS)
TODAY...Tuesday, November 10 from 11am to 6pm
at the Gateway YWCA 1300 S Main in Winston-Salem
www.cphs.org
(336) 714-9132
11.09.2009
Monday, November 09, 2009
A Greensboro cyclist is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a accident involving a vehicle yesterday afternoon. The accident happened at the intersection of Pembroke Road and Northline Avenue. Police said 52-year-old Susan Pannell was riding her bicycle when she did not stop at the intersection and struck the side of a Jeep Cherokee. Police said a 16-year-old was driving the vehicle. Police did not say whether any charges would be filed in the accident.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-bicylist-091109,0,1501316.story
A MEMORIAL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE FORT HOOD SHOOTING. President Obama and the first lady will attend. 13 people lost their lives in the attack. Forty-two people were wounded. Army investigators and the F-B-I are continuing their investigation of the tragedy. Sixteen victims including the suspected shooter remained hospitalized.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS APPLAUDING THE PASSAGE OF THE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House passed the bill this weekend by a vote of 220 to 215. Opponents say the health care bill would raise costs, increase the deficit and lead to a government takeover of the health care system. The bill now goes to the Senate. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/09/house-health-senate/
The Gulf Coast bracing for Ida. Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall overnight as a strong tropical storm. A hurricane warning extends from Mississippi to the panhandle of Florida
Hurricane Ida could bring heavy rain to the southeast including North Carolina.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/weather/11/08/tropical.storm.ida/index.html
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/update/index.html?from=hp_news
Gas prices continue to climb nationwide. National average for regular unleaded gas…$2.68. In NC, statewide average is $2.56 per gallon. http://www.northcarolinagasprices.com/
The Disney animated “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carey tops at the Box office over the weekend. Michael Jackson’s tribute film “This is It” falling to #2.
www.pluggedin.com/en/movies/InTheaters/ChristmasCarol.aspx
Where were you on November 09, 1989? TODAY IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL The fall of the Berlin Wall -- the ultimate symbol of Cold War tensions and division -- began the process of German reunification and the downfall of other communist regimes across Eastern Europe. Germany was officially reunited on Oct. 3, 1990. http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/world/2009/11/09/fall-berlin-wall
Running and eating doughnuts for a good cause. The first annual Matthew Gfeller Memorial 5-K Doughnut Run is set for this Saturday (Nov 14) at 9am at Reynolds High School. Proceeds from the race will benefit a scholarship foundation established in memory of Matt Gfeller, the Reynolds football player who died last year during a game against Greensboro Page. Interested in joining the run?
Contacts: race director Molly Lineberger 748-9101, mlineberger@triad.rr.com
http://www.rjreynoldshigh.com/MGM-Run_Brochure_MECH.pdf
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/11/gfeller-run-includes-doughnuts/sports/
FYI: During the Gfeller 5-K, challengers for the overall titles must eat six doughnuts at the halfway point. Casual runners can eat fewer than six, but every runner must eat at least one doughnut.
In studio guest this morning: Jacob Atem - Southern Sudan Health Care Organization Jacob Atem, one of the "Lost Boys" from Sudan, has started a health clinic in the region of Sudan that he once was forced to flee. Read Jacob’s story: http://www.sshco.org/
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad
www.hedrickextreme.com/
SPORTS
NFL: The Saints remain undefeated with a win over the Panthers…30 - 20.
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson crashes on lap three. Kyle Busch runs out of gas with two and half laps to go… while ‘brother’ Kurt Busch cruises to a win at
Texas Motor Speedway.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-bicylist-091109,0,1501316.story
A MEMORIAL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE FORT HOOD SHOOTING. President Obama and the first lady will attend. 13 people lost their lives in the attack. Forty-two people were wounded. Army investigators and the F-B-I are continuing their investigation of the tragedy. Sixteen victims including the suspected shooter remained hospitalized.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS APPLAUDING THE PASSAGE OF THE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House passed the bill this weekend by a vote of 220 to 215. Opponents say the health care bill would raise costs, increase the deficit and lead to a government takeover of the health care system. The bill now goes to the Senate. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/09/house-health-senate/
The Gulf Coast bracing for Ida. Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall overnight as a strong tropical storm. A hurricane warning extends from Mississippi to the panhandle of Florida
Hurricane Ida could bring heavy rain to the southeast including North Carolina.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/weather/11/08/tropical.storm.ida/index.html
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/update/index.html?from=hp_news
Gas prices continue to climb nationwide. National average for regular unleaded gas…$2.68. In NC, statewide average is $2.56 per gallon. http://www.northcarolinagasprices.com/
The Disney animated “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carey tops at the Box office over the weekend. Michael Jackson’s tribute film “This is It” falling to #2.
www.pluggedin.com/en/movies/InTheaters/ChristmasCarol.aspx
Where were you on November 09, 1989? TODAY IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL The fall of the Berlin Wall -- the ultimate symbol of Cold War tensions and division -- began the process of German reunification and the downfall of other communist regimes across Eastern Europe. Germany was officially reunited on Oct. 3, 1990. http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/world/2009/11/09/fall-berlin-wall
Running and eating doughnuts for a good cause. The first annual Matthew Gfeller Memorial 5-K Doughnut Run is set for this Saturday (Nov 14) at 9am at Reynolds High School. Proceeds from the race will benefit a scholarship foundation established in memory of Matt Gfeller, the Reynolds football player who died last year during a game against Greensboro Page. Interested in joining the run?
Contacts: race director Molly Lineberger 748-9101, mlineberger@triad.rr.com
http://www.rjreynoldshigh.com/MGM-Run_Brochure_MECH.pdf
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/11/gfeller-run-includes-doughnuts/sports/
FYI: During the Gfeller 5-K, challengers for the overall titles must eat six doughnuts at the halfway point. Casual runners can eat fewer than six, but every runner must eat at least one doughnut.
In studio guest this morning: Jacob Atem - Southern Sudan Health Care Organization Jacob Atem, one of the "Lost Boys" from Sudan, has started a health clinic in the region of Sudan that he once was forced to flee. Read Jacob’s story: http://www.sshco.org/
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad
www.hedrickextreme.com/
SPORTS
NFL: The Saints remain undefeated with a win over the Panthers…30 - 20.
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson crashes on lap three. Kyle Busch runs out of gas with two and half laps to go… while ‘brother’ Kurt Busch cruises to a win at
Texas Motor Speedway.
11.06.2009
Save this weekend on Energy Star appliances
Retailers offer discounts in combination with this weekend's sales tax holiday on Energy Star appliances, a first for N.C.
This is the first tax-free weekend in North Carolina for Energy Star-qualified products.
The holiday will be repeated annually beginning on the first Friday in November and ending the following Sunday. Unlike the state's school supplies sales tax holiday, there is no price threshold.
Items that are included are products that meet the Energy Star requirements and are authorized to carry the Energy Star label, including clothes washers, freezers, refrigerators, central air conditioners, room air conditioners, air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, ceiling fans, dehumidifiers and programmable thermostats.
Dishwashers are not included.
Most appliance retailers also are planning sales.
NOTE: Lowe's and Home Depot are giving an additional 10 percent Veteran's Day discount to members of the military and veterans.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/business/story/297767.html
This is the first tax-free weekend in North Carolina for Energy Star-qualified products.
The holiday will be repeated annually beginning on the first Friday in November and ending the following Sunday. Unlike the state's school supplies sales tax holiday, there is no price threshold.
Items that are included are products that meet the Energy Star requirements and are authorized to carry the Energy Star label, including clothes washers, freezers, refrigerators, central air conditioners, room air conditioners, air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, ceiling fans, dehumidifiers and programmable thermostats.
Dishwashers are not included.
Most appliance retailers also are planning sales.
NOTE: Lowe's and Home Depot are giving an additional 10 percent Veteran's Day discount to members of the military and veterans.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/business/story/297767.html
Friday, November 06, 2009
A ‘Freeze Watch’ has been posted for the Triad for Saturday Morning
Updated: Deadly shooting at Fort Hood (Army base) in Texas yesterday. 12 soldiers were killed, 31 people wounded. The alleged gunman Major Nidal Malik Hasan is on a ventilator and unconscious in a hospital after being shot four times during the shootings. Husan is accused of attacking fellow soldiers yesterday afternoon at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center, as they waited to see doctors to prepare for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. FOX news
A PRIEST AND ELEVEN OTHER PRO-LIFE DEMONSTRATORS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED OUTSIDE THE OFFICE OF HOUSE SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI. Demonstrators tore up copies of the Health Care Reform Bill and chanted "We will not pay for murder", and "Kill the bill". A vote on the current Healthcare reform bill in the House is expected on Saturday.
HURRICANE IDA HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM. The storm has stained winds of 35-miles per hour. Ida has already dumped about 20-inches of rain on Nicaragua. The storm is expected to re-enter the Caribbean this weekend.
YANKEES MANAGER JOE GIRARDI CAPPED OFF HIS WORLD SERIES WIN BY HELPING THE VICTIM OF A CAR ACCIDENT ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE BALLPARK. Girardi stopped at the side of the road to help the woman whose car was partially blocking the roadway on a curve. The woman had only cuts and bruises. The police officer responding to the incident says seeing the Yankees manager there was totally surreal.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to Lexington
FYI: Volunteer Deadline is TODAY (Nov 6th )
More information: www.hedrickextreme.com/
http://wbfj.fm/event2.html
‘Extreme’ Blood Drive this Sunday (Nov 8) In conjunction with the home building project, come out and Give the Gift of Life The American Red Cross “Extreme Blood Drive” is set for this Sunday (Nov 8) from 12:30pm until 5pm at Reeds Baptist Church at the corner of Hwy 150 and old 64 in Lexington. All blood types are needed.
SPORTS
High School Football – Final night for the regular season
Mt Tabor at West Forsyth
Trinity at Carver
Wilkes Central at Starmount
ACC Football on Saturday
Wake at Georgia Tech
Duke at Carolina
Maryland at NC State
A rockslide in western North Carolina will keep a portion of I-40 closed for several months. The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. Detour information on the News Blog at wbfj.fm http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
Lexington Youth Theatre presents 'Cinderella'
Performances will be held (Tonight thru Sunday) Nov 6th - 8th
at the Smith Civic Center (217 South Main St.) in downtown Lexington.
Performance times are Friday at 7pm
Saturday at 3pm and 7pm…Sunday at 2pm
Tickets are $8.00 (through Oct 29) $10.00 at the door
(plus bring lots of non-perishable food items to help local charities)
Box office: Smith Civic Center office (336-249-7875)
Ticket info here: www.lexingtonyouththeatreinc.com
Updated: Deadly shooting at Fort Hood (Army base) in Texas yesterday. 12 soldiers were killed, 31 people wounded. The alleged gunman Major Nidal Malik Hasan is on a ventilator and unconscious in a hospital after being shot four times during the shootings. Husan is accused of attacking fellow soldiers yesterday afternoon at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center, as they waited to see doctors to prepare for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. FOX news
A PRIEST AND ELEVEN OTHER PRO-LIFE DEMONSTRATORS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED OUTSIDE THE OFFICE OF HOUSE SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI. Demonstrators tore up copies of the Health Care Reform Bill and chanted "We will not pay for murder", and "Kill the bill". A vote on the current Healthcare reform bill in the House is expected on Saturday.
HURRICANE IDA HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM. The storm has stained winds of 35-miles per hour. Ida has already dumped about 20-inches of rain on Nicaragua. The storm is expected to re-enter the Caribbean this weekend.
YANKEES MANAGER JOE GIRARDI CAPPED OFF HIS WORLD SERIES WIN BY HELPING THE VICTIM OF A CAR ACCIDENT ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE BALLPARK. Girardi stopped at the side of the road to help the woman whose car was partially blocking the roadway on a curve. The woman had only cuts and bruises. The police officer responding to the incident says seeing the Yankees manager there was totally surreal.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to Lexington
FYI: Volunteer Deadline is TODAY (Nov 6th )
More information: www.hedrickextreme.com/
http://wbfj.fm/event2.html
‘Extreme’ Blood Drive this Sunday (Nov 8) In conjunction with the home building project, come out and Give the Gift of Life The American Red Cross “Extreme Blood Drive” is set for this Sunday (Nov 8) from 12:30pm until 5pm at Reeds Baptist Church at the corner of Hwy 150 and old 64 in Lexington. All blood types are needed.
SPORTS
High School Football – Final night for the regular season
Mt Tabor at West Forsyth
Trinity at Carver
Wilkes Central at Starmount
ACC Football on Saturday
Wake at Georgia Tech
Duke at Carolina
Maryland at NC State
A rockslide in western North Carolina will keep a portion of I-40 closed for several months. The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. Detour information on the News Blog at wbfj.fm http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
Lexington Youth Theatre presents 'Cinderella'
Performances will be held (Tonight thru Sunday) Nov 6th - 8th
at the Smith Civic Center (217 South Main St.) in downtown Lexington.
Performance times are Friday at 7pm
Saturday at 3pm and 7pm…Sunday at 2pm
Tickets are $8.00 (through Oct 29) $10.00 at the door
(plus bring lots of non-perishable food items to help local charities)
Box office: Smith Civic Center office (336-249-7875)
Ticket info here: www.lexingtonyouththeatreinc.com
11.05.2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Increased ‘Fire Danger’ has been issued for central North Carolina (including the Triad) Because of low humidity and breezy conditions…NO outdoor burning today
THE CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION IS GIVING A SCATHING REVIEW OF THE NEW HEALTH CARE BILL IN THE HOUSE. The nation's largest faith-based association of physicians strongly criticized the new 2 thousand-page bill. -In a recent poll, 45% of all physician respondents saying they are ready to leave medicine if health care overhaul passes.
-The number rises to 95% for faith-based health care professionals who say they are ready to leave medicine if their conscience rights are weakened.
THE U-S SENATE HAS APPROVED AN EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR JOBLESS AMERICANS. More than one in three people who are currently unemployed have been out of work for at least six months. Lawmakers have already extended jobless benefits twice.
LIFE DECISIONS INTERNATIONAL HAS RELEASED THEIR LIST OF COMPANIES WHICH SUPPORT PLANNED PARENTHOOD. The list includes Whole Foods, eBay and Nike. L-D-I says 231 corporations have stopped funding Planned Parenthood so far costing the abortion-industry more than 40-million-dollars. L-D-I is asking those who oppose abortion to boycott those companies. More information on how to get the LIST: www.fightpp.org/show.cfm?page=bymail
Election officials clear up ‘election night’ mix-up in the Mayor’s race between Teresa Lewis and Deborah Cochranin in Mt Airy. Early in the evening the State Board of Elections was saying that Ms Lewis was the unofficial winner. Then, Ms Lewis got a call from the Surry County Board of Elections saying that results from two precincts had been incorrectly reported and that she had lost the race, not won it.
According to the revised complete but unofficial results, Lewis got 897 votes and her opponent, Deborah Cochran, got 1,018.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/05/mount-airy-settles-mix-up/
Boone resident, Dickson “Doc” Hendley (30 years old) will be honored in Raleigh at noon today as one of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes for 2009. He was selected from among more than 9,000 nominees. Hendley’s Wine to Water ministry brings sustainable drinking water to people in such places as Sudan, Uganda and Cambodia. FYI: You can vote for Hendley through November 19th. The winner will be featured on a Thanksgiving-night show, with CNN’s Anderson Cooper as the host. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/05/boone-resident-named-a-cnn-hero/
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to Lexington
Some items needed for the build: Updated list…
Landscape lighting...Sheet rock...Money...Food (meals for builders, volunteers)
FYI: Skilled and non-Skilled Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, Nov 6th…
More information on our ‘home page’ at wbfj.fm.
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
‘Extreme’ Blood Drive this Sunday (Nov 8) In conjunction with the home building project, come out and Give the Gift of Life. The American Red Cross “Extreme Blood Drive” is set for this Sunday (Nov 8) from 12:30pm until 5pm at Reeds Baptist Church at the corner of Hwy 150 and old 64 in Lexington. All blood types are needed.
During the build (Nov 11-17), volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site.
SPORTS (World Series) NY Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies…7 – 3 to win the World Series
Lexington Youth Theatre presents 'Cinderella' Performances will be held November 6th - 8th at the Smith Civic Center (217 South Main St.) in downtown Lexington, North Carolina. Performance times are Friday at 7pm...Saturday at 3pm and 7pm…Sunday at 2pm . Tickets are $8.00 (through Oct 29) $10.00 at the door (plus bring lots of non-perishable food items to help local charities). Box office: Smith Civic Center office (336-249-7875)
Ticket info here: www.lexingtonyouththeatreinc.com
THE CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION IS GIVING A SCATHING REVIEW OF THE NEW HEALTH CARE BILL IN THE HOUSE. The nation's largest faith-based association of physicians strongly criticized the new 2 thousand-page bill. -In a recent poll, 45% of all physician respondents saying they are ready to leave medicine if health care overhaul passes.
-The number rises to 95% for faith-based health care professionals who say they are ready to leave medicine if their conscience rights are weakened.
THE U-S SENATE HAS APPROVED AN EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR JOBLESS AMERICANS. More than one in three people who are currently unemployed have been out of work for at least six months. Lawmakers have already extended jobless benefits twice.
LIFE DECISIONS INTERNATIONAL HAS RELEASED THEIR LIST OF COMPANIES WHICH SUPPORT PLANNED PARENTHOOD. The list includes Whole Foods, eBay and Nike. L-D-I says 231 corporations have stopped funding Planned Parenthood so far costing the abortion-industry more than 40-million-dollars. L-D-I is asking those who oppose abortion to boycott those companies. More information on how to get the LIST: www.fightpp.org/show.cfm?page=bymail
Election officials clear up ‘election night’ mix-up in the Mayor’s race between Teresa Lewis and Deborah Cochranin in Mt Airy. Early in the evening the State Board of Elections was saying that Ms Lewis was the unofficial winner. Then, Ms Lewis got a call from the Surry County Board of Elections saying that results from two precincts had been incorrectly reported and that she had lost the race, not won it.
According to the revised complete but unofficial results, Lewis got 897 votes and her opponent, Deborah Cochran, got 1,018.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/05/mount-airy-settles-mix-up/
Boone resident, Dickson “Doc” Hendley (30 years old) will be honored in Raleigh at noon today as one of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes for 2009. He was selected from among more than 9,000 nominees. Hendley’s Wine to Water ministry brings sustainable drinking water to people in such places as Sudan, Uganda and Cambodia. FYI: You can vote for Hendley through November 19th. The winner will be featured on a Thanksgiving-night show, with CNN’s Anderson Cooper as the host. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/05/boone-resident-named-a-cnn-hero/
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to Lexington
Some items needed for the build: Updated list…
Landscape lighting...Sheet rock...Money...Food (meals for builders, volunteers)
FYI: Skilled and non-Skilled Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, Nov 6th…
More information on our ‘home page’ at wbfj.fm.
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
‘Extreme’ Blood Drive this Sunday (Nov 8) In conjunction with the home building project, come out and Give the Gift of Life. The American Red Cross “Extreme Blood Drive” is set for this Sunday (Nov 8) from 12:30pm until 5pm at Reeds Baptist Church at the corner of Hwy 150 and old 64 in Lexington. All blood types are needed.
During the build (Nov 11-17), volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site.
SPORTS (World Series) NY Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies…7 – 3 to win the World Series
Lexington Youth Theatre presents 'Cinderella' Performances will be held November 6th - 8th at the Smith Civic Center (217 South Main St.) in downtown Lexington, North Carolina. Performance times are Friday at 7pm...Saturday at 3pm and 7pm…Sunday at 2pm . Tickets are $8.00 (through Oct 29) $10.00 at the door (plus bring lots of non-perishable food items to help local charities). Box office: Smith Civic Center office (336-249-7875)
Ticket info here: www.lexingtonyouththeatreinc.com
11.04.2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Election 2009
Results from yesterday’s Municipal elections (click on your county)
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/10950/18888/en/select-county.html
Greensboro will have a new mayor. Retired accountant Bill Knight beat incumbent Yvonne Johnson by around 1,000 votes. Knight ran on a platform of fiscal conservatism and cleaning up the police department. The Greensboro City Council now has a super-majority of registered Republicans. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/11/03/article/polls_are_closed_links_to_live_results
Voters in Greensboro passed a $20 million dollar bond expansion of the Natural Science Center. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/11/03/article/bond_approved_for_natural_science_center
Big GOP victories in the Governor races in Virginia and New Jersey. In Virginia, Republicans not only won the governor's race, but also took Lieutenant Governor and five seats in the House of Representatives. Some political analysts are suggesting that the GOP wins could be a troubling sign for President Obama and the Democrats heading into an important midterm election year. New Jersey is also a blow to the Obama administration, where the President personally campaigned for ousted governor Jon Corzine.
http://www.irnnews.com/news.asp?action=detail&article=28155&category=31
Voters in Maine upholding ‘traditional’ marriage yesterday…by voting down the same-sex marriage referendum in Maine.
Extreme Makeover: TRIAD Edition (Update)
Some items are still needed for the build in 'Lexington'
Interior Doors…Sheet Rock…Interior Closet Shelving (not white)…Concrete Stamping FYI: Skilled and non-Skilled Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, Nov 6th…
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
‘Extreme’ Blood Drive this Sunday (Nov 8)
In conjunction with the home building project, come out and Give the Gift of Life
The American Red Cross “Extreme Blood Drive” is set for this Sunday (Nov 8) from 12:30pm until 5pm at Reeds Baptist Church at the corner of Hwy 150 and old 64 in Lexington. All blood types are needed.
Help fight hunger. During the build (Nov 11-17), volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site.
Two executives with Southern Community Bank were injured after the plane they were riding in made an emergency crash landing in a corn field southeast of Asheville. James Monroe and James Hastings were airlifted to a local hospital and listed in serious condition.
www.myfox8.com/wghp-plane-crash-fairview-091103,0,7177768.story
THE THREE MISSING DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HAVE BEEN FOUND. Their vehicle was found submerged in a farm pool north of the school. Foul play is not suspected. The three girls played on the college softball team. A prayer service was held last night. http://www.thesunnews.com/621/story/1147248.html
Instead of ending up in the emergency room, flu patients who arrive at Moses Cone Hospital soon may be treated at one of two tents set up in the hospital parking lot. Moses Cone set up the tents in anticipation of the next possible wave of the Flu. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-moses-cone-flu-tent-091103,0,7598678.story
A couple has been arrested for stealing thousands of pieces of luggage from Phoenix International Airport. Phoenix Police made the arrests on Monday after officials first observed 61-year-old Keith King and his suspicious behavior near one of the airport's luggage carousels. Police said it is possible that some of the items from the luggage was sold in a swap meet or a garage sale. Phoenix Police Detective James Holmes who made the arrest said that "There's suitcases everywhere." "Floor to ceiling. Everywhere."
http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Police-Couple-stole-thousands-of-bags-from/dKpV4Yry1EOFWqDe80dDrg.cspx?rss=704
The nominees have been announced for the 2009 American Music Awards.
Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary have been nominated for the ‘Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist’ category. Vote for your favorite online: http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC
World Series Game 6… Philadelphia Phillies vs NY Yankees...Tonight in New York
Results from yesterday’s Municipal elections (click on your county)
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/10950/18888/en/select-county.html
Greensboro will have a new mayor. Retired accountant Bill Knight beat incumbent Yvonne Johnson by around 1,000 votes. Knight ran on a platform of fiscal conservatism and cleaning up the police department. The Greensboro City Council now has a super-majority of registered Republicans. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/11/03/article/polls_are_closed_links_to_live_results
Voters in Greensboro passed a $20 million dollar bond expansion of the Natural Science Center. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/11/03/article/bond_approved_for_natural_science_center
Big GOP victories in the Governor races in Virginia and New Jersey. In Virginia, Republicans not only won the governor's race, but also took Lieutenant Governor and five seats in the House of Representatives. Some political analysts are suggesting that the GOP wins could be a troubling sign for President Obama and the Democrats heading into an important midterm election year. New Jersey is also a blow to the Obama administration, where the President personally campaigned for ousted governor Jon Corzine.
http://www.irnnews.com/news.asp?action=detail&article=28155&category=31
Voters in Maine upholding ‘traditional’ marriage yesterday…by voting down the same-sex marriage referendum in Maine.
Extreme Makeover: TRIAD Edition (Update)
Some items are still needed for the build in 'Lexington'
Interior Doors…Sheet Rock…Interior Closet Shelving (not white)…Concrete Stamping FYI: Skilled and non-Skilled Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, Nov 6th…
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
‘Extreme’ Blood Drive this Sunday (Nov 8)
In conjunction with the home building project, come out and Give the Gift of Life
The American Red Cross “Extreme Blood Drive” is set for this Sunday (Nov 8) from 12:30pm until 5pm at Reeds Baptist Church at the corner of Hwy 150 and old 64 in Lexington. All blood types are needed.
Help fight hunger. During the build (Nov 11-17), volunteers and spectators are encouraged to bring ‘non-perishable / canned food items to the ‘build’ site.
Two executives with Southern Community Bank were injured after the plane they were riding in made an emergency crash landing in a corn field southeast of Asheville. James Monroe and James Hastings were airlifted to a local hospital and listed in serious condition.
www.myfox8.com/wghp-plane-crash-fairview-091103,0,7177768.story
THE THREE MISSING DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HAVE BEEN FOUND. Their vehicle was found submerged in a farm pool north of the school. Foul play is not suspected. The three girls played on the college softball team. A prayer service was held last night. http://www.thesunnews.com/621/story/1147248.html
Instead of ending up in the emergency room, flu patients who arrive at Moses Cone Hospital soon may be treated at one of two tents set up in the hospital parking lot. Moses Cone set up the tents in anticipation of the next possible wave of the Flu. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-moses-cone-flu-tent-091103,0,7598678.story
A couple has been arrested for stealing thousands of pieces of luggage from Phoenix International Airport. Phoenix Police made the arrests on Monday after officials first observed 61-year-old Keith King and his suspicious behavior near one of the airport's luggage carousels. Police said it is possible that some of the items from the luggage was sold in a swap meet or a garage sale. Phoenix Police Detective James Holmes who made the arrest said that "There's suitcases everywhere." "Floor to ceiling. Everywhere."
http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Police-Couple-stole-thousands-of-bags-from/dKpV4Yry1EOFWqDe80dDrg.cspx?rss=704
The nominees have been announced for the 2009 American Music Awards.
Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary have been nominated for the ‘Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist’ category. Vote for your favorite online: http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC
World Series Game 6… Philadelphia Phillies vs NY Yankees...Tonight in New York
11.03.2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Just a reminder: Get out and VOTE
Polls will be open until 7:30 pm this evening.
Sample Ballots
Davidson County
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/government/topics.aspx?SMID=22&SMTID=3&SMN
Forsyth County
http://www.forsyth.cc/elections/sampleBallot.aspx
Guildford County
http://gcms0004.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/
Sample Ballots: Board of Elections (by county)
http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/Documents/2009MunicipalSampleBallots/November/
County Map: http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/WebMapStuff/page.html
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN'S new CD “Beauty Will Rise”
out in stores on Tuesday In conjunction with the release of "Beauty Will Rise" on Tuesday… You can participate in a LIVE ‘chat’ with Steven Curtis Chapman TONIGHT at 10pm on Facebook. The Webcast link is at www.Facebook.com/StevenCurtisChapman
Expect delays: Traffic update: Clearing stages of a multi-car accident involving a tractor trailer
Both I-40 and Business 40 east bound at the merge right before Sandy Ridge Road.
Only two lanes open (as of 10am)
Use this traffic camera:
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/greensboro/tools/playwindow.aspx?type=2&feed=4
RECALL: Fairbank Farms of Ashville, New York has recalled over a half million pounds of fresh ground beef that had been distributed in September to stores from North Carolina to Maine. Fairbank Farms of has issued a recall of contaminated fresh ground beef caused a possible E. coli outbreak that has killed two people. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33585209/ns/business/?GT1=43001
Local information from Food Lion:
The ground beef recall from Fairbank Farms is isolated to 93/7 ground beef purchased at Food Lion stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia with the sell by date of Sept. 21 through Oct. 8. Customers should return the meat to the store for a full refund.
For more information: www.FoodLion.com/Recalls
Employees of Moses Cone Health Systems who haven't gotten the seasonal flu vaccine -- or a waiver for health or religious reasons -- will likely be out of a job next week. The deadline for all employees was the end of October. Those identified will likely be asked to resign over the next couple of days. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center also required its employees to get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-mandatory-vaccination-deadline-091102,0,5770795.story
While House leaders are moving toward a vote on health care legislation by the end of the week, enough Democrats are threatening to oppose the measure over the issue of abortion…creating a question about its passage. They are concerned that abortion provisions in the bill could lead to public funding of the procedure. The outcome of those talks could be crucial in deciding the fate of the $894 billion health care bill.
http://www.mercurynews.com/politics-government/ci_13698454?source=rss&nclick_check=1
THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNED PARENTHOOD ABORTION CENTER IN BRYON, TEXAS HAS RESIGNED. The Director (Abby Johnson) worked at the clinic for eight years. But walked away following a change of heart about the financial impact of abortion. Planned Parenthood has gone to court to seek a restraining order against Johnson and the Coalition for Life. The Planned Parenthood clinic in Bryan, Texas was the location of the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in the fall of 2004. http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2029012018.html
The nominees have been announced for the 2009 American Music Awards. Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary have been nominated for the ‘Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist’ category. Vote for your favorite online:
http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November
Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources on our home page at wbfj.fm.
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/ http://wbfj.fm/event2.html
Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, November 6th…
SPORTS World Series Game 5: Philadelphia Phillies hold on to beat the NY Yankees…8 - 6
Game 6 Wednesday night in New York
Traffic problem:
A rockslide in western North Carolina will keep a portion of I-40 closed for several months. The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. Detour information on the News Blog at wbfj.fm http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
Polls will be open until 7:30 pm this evening.
Sample Ballots
Davidson County
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/government/topics.aspx?SMID=22&SMTID=3&SMN
Forsyth County
http://www.forsyth.cc/elections/sampleBallot.aspx
Guildford County
http://gcms0004.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/
Sample Ballots: Board of Elections (by county)
http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/Documents/2009MunicipalSampleBallots/November/
County Map: http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/WebMapStuff/page.html
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN'S new CD “Beauty Will Rise”
out in stores on Tuesday In conjunction with the release of "Beauty Will Rise" on Tuesday… You can participate in a LIVE ‘chat’ with Steven Curtis Chapman TONIGHT at 10pm on Facebook. The Webcast link is at www.Facebook.com/StevenCurtisChapman
Expect delays: Traffic update: Clearing stages of a multi-car accident involving a tractor trailer
Both I-40 and Business 40 east bound at the merge right before Sandy Ridge Road.
Only two lanes open (as of 10am)
Use this traffic camera:
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/greensboro/tools/playwindow.aspx?type=2&feed=4
RECALL: Fairbank Farms of Ashville, New York has recalled over a half million pounds of fresh ground beef that had been distributed in September to stores from North Carolina to Maine. Fairbank Farms of has issued a recall of contaminated fresh ground beef caused a possible E. coli outbreak that has killed two people. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33585209/ns/business/?GT1=43001
Local information from Food Lion:
The ground beef recall from Fairbank Farms is isolated to 93/7 ground beef purchased at Food Lion stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia with the sell by date of Sept. 21 through Oct. 8. Customers should return the meat to the store for a full refund.
For more information: www.FoodLion.com/Recalls
Employees of Moses Cone Health Systems who haven't gotten the seasonal flu vaccine -- or a waiver for health or religious reasons -- will likely be out of a job next week. The deadline for all employees was the end of October. Those identified will likely be asked to resign over the next couple of days. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center also required its employees to get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-mandatory-vaccination-deadline-091102,0,5770795.story
While House leaders are moving toward a vote on health care legislation by the end of the week, enough Democrats are threatening to oppose the measure over the issue of abortion…creating a question about its passage. They are concerned that abortion provisions in the bill could lead to public funding of the procedure. The outcome of those talks could be crucial in deciding the fate of the $894 billion health care bill.
http://www.mercurynews.com/politics-government/ci_13698454?source=rss&nclick_check=1
THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNED PARENTHOOD ABORTION CENTER IN BRYON, TEXAS HAS RESIGNED. The Director (Abby Johnson) worked at the clinic for eight years. But walked away following a change of heart about the financial impact of abortion. Planned Parenthood has gone to court to seek a restraining order against Johnson and the Coalition for Life. The Planned Parenthood clinic in Bryan, Texas was the location of the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in the fall of 2004. http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2029012018.html
The nominees have been announced for the 2009 American Music Awards. Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary have been nominated for the ‘Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist’ category. Vote for your favorite online:
http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November
Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources on our home page at wbfj.fm.
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/ http://wbfj.fm/event2.html
Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, November 6th…
SPORTS World Series Game 5: Philadelphia Phillies hold on to beat the NY Yankees…8 - 6
Game 6 Wednesday night in New York
Traffic problem:
A rockslide in western North Carolina will keep a portion of I-40 closed for several months. The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. Detour information on the News Blog at wbfj.fm http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
11.02.2009
Just a reminder: Go Vote on Tuesday…
Municipal Elections will be held TODAY (Tuesday, Nov 3rd)
-Polls will be open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm.
Sample Ballots: Board of Elections (by county)
http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/Documents/2009MunicipalSampleBallots/November/
County Map: http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/WebMapStuff/page.html
Sample Ballots
Davidson County
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/government/topics.aspx?SMID=22&SMTID=3&SMN
Forsyth County
http://www.forsyth.cc/elections/sampleBallot.aspx
Guildford County
http://gcms0004.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/
-Polls will be open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm.
Sample Ballots: Board of Elections (by county)
http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/Documents/2009MunicipalSampleBallots/November/
County Map: http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/erc/WebMapStuff/page.html
Sample Ballots
Davidson County
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/government/topics.aspx?SMID=22&SMTID=3&SMN
Forsyth County
http://www.forsyth.cc/elections/sampleBallot.aspx
Guildford County
http://gcms0004.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/
Monday, November 02, 2009
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN'S new CD “Beauty Will Rise” is out in stores on Tuesday.
In conjunction with the release of "Beauty Will Rise" on Tuesday, fans can ‘chat’ with Steven Curtis Chapman LIVE this Tuesday evening at 10pm on Facebook.
Steven will be chatting from his home studio talking about the new CD, playing some songs and answering your questions.
The Webcast link: www.Facebook.com/StevenCurtisChapman
Update on that deadly shooting in Mt Airy yesterday afternoon. Police arrested Marcos Gonzalez early this morning without incident in a Henry County Virginia motel room. Gonzalez was arrested on four counts of first-degree murder. The deadly shooting took place less than a mile from the city police station…in the parking lot of Wood's TV on Worth St. in the historic district of Mount Airy. Police believe that Gonzalez knew his victims, but they are not releasing the motive for the shootings. A dozen witnesses to the shooting.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-mount-airy-shooting-091101,0,2354543.story
Traffic: A rockslide in western North Carolina will keep a portion of I-40 closed near the Tennessee / North Carolina border for the next several months. The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
Focus on the Family founder James Dobson will leave the ministry as its primary radio voice at the end of February. Dr Dobson’s departure is just the third ‘chapter’ in a transition that began in 2003. James Dobson founded Focus on the Family in 1977. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
AFGHAN ELECTION OFFICIALS HAVE CANCELLED A PLANNED RUNOFF ELECTION AFTER THE CHALLENGER DROPS OUT. The Afghan Election Commission has declared Hamid Karzai the winner of Afghanistan's disputed presidential elections after rival, Abdullah Abdullah, drops out. The runoff was to be held Nov. 7th.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad
Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources on our home page at wbfj.fm.
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, November 6th…
The nominees have been announced for the 2009 American Music Awards. Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary have been nominated for the ‘Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist’ category. Vote for your favorite online: http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC
Just a reminder: Go Vote on Tuesday
Municipal Elections will be held TOMORROW (Nov 3rd)
Polls will be open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm.
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
World Series Game 4: NY Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies…7 - 4
Game 5 tonight in Philly
NFL: Carolina Panthers over the Arizona Cardinals…34 - 21
Jake Delhomme threw a 50-yard touchdown pass before leaving with a chest injury
Racing will return to the North Wilkesboro Speedway with the USA-Racing Pro Cup Championship Series coming to North Wilkesboro Speedway in October next year. Speedway Associates Inc, a group of race-industry veterans, has signed a 3-year lease of the North Wilkesboro Speedway with an exclusive option to buy the track. Bruton Smith, the billionaire owner of North Wilkesboro Speedway, has said a number of times that he would take $12 million dollars for the track, which closed in 1996. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/02/racing-will-return-to-north-wilkesboro/
In conjunction with the release of "Beauty Will Rise" on Tuesday, fans can ‘chat’ with Steven Curtis Chapman LIVE this Tuesday evening at 10pm on Facebook.
Steven will be chatting from his home studio talking about the new CD, playing some songs and answering your questions.
The Webcast link: www.Facebook.com/StevenCurtisChapman
Update on that deadly shooting in Mt Airy yesterday afternoon. Police arrested Marcos Gonzalez early this morning without incident in a Henry County Virginia motel room. Gonzalez was arrested on four counts of first-degree murder. The deadly shooting took place less than a mile from the city police station…in the parking lot of Wood's TV on Worth St. in the historic district of Mount Airy. Police believe that Gonzalez knew his victims, but they are not releasing the motive for the shootings. A dozen witnesses to the shooting.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-mount-airy-shooting-091101,0,2354543.story
Traffic: A rockslide in western North Carolina will keep a portion of I-40 closed near the Tennessee / North Carolina border for the next several months. The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
Focus on the Family founder James Dobson will leave the ministry as its primary radio voice at the end of February. Dr Dobson’s departure is just the third ‘chapter’ in a transition that began in 2003. James Dobson founded Focus on the Family in 1977. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
AFGHAN ELECTION OFFICIALS HAVE CANCELLED A PLANNED RUNOFF ELECTION AFTER THE CHALLENGER DROPS OUT. The Afghan Election Commission has declared Hamid Karzai the winner of Afghanistan's disputed presidential elections after rival, Abdullah Abdullah, drops out. The runoff was to be held Nov. 7th.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad
Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources on our home page at wbfj.fm.
http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline is this Friday, November 6th…
The nominees have been announced for the 2009 American Music Awards. Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary have been nominated for the ‘Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist’ category. Vote for your favorite online: http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC
Just a reminder: Go Vote on Tuesday
Municipal Elections will be held TOMORROW (Nov 3rd)
Polls will be open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm.
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
World Series Game 4: NY Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies…7 - 4
Game 5 tonight in Philly
NFL: Carolina Panthers over the Arizona Cardinals…34 - 21
Jake Delhomme threw a 50-yard touchdown pass before leaving with a chest injury
Racing will return to the North Wilkesboro Speedway with the USA-Racing Pro Cup Championship Series coming to North Wilkesboro Speedway in October next year. Speedway Associates Inc, a group of race-industry veterans, has signed a 3-year lease of the North Wilkesboro Speedway with an exclusive option to buy the track. Bruton Smith, the billionaire owner of North Wilkesboro Speedway, has said a number of times that he would take $12 million dollars for the track, which closed in 1996. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/02/racing-will-return-to-north-wilkesboro/
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